Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

anew

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

the act of retaining something

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

the state of being humble and unimportant

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “’Tis Lady Elmwood’s letter,” said Lord Elmwood, “and I return it to you for two reasons.”

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “’Tis Lady Elmwood’s letter,” said Lord Elmwood, “and I return it to you for two reasons.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “’Tis Lady Elmwood’s letter,” said Lord Elmwood, “and I return it to you for two reasons.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

in the direction of

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “’Tis Lady Elmwood’s letter,” said Lord Elmwood, “and I return it to you for two reasons.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Sandford called up a look of surprise, as if he did not know the letter again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

at the time that

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning, when Lord Elmwood and Sandford met at breakfast, the latter was pale with fear for the success of Lady Elmwood’s letter—the Earl was pale too, but there was besides upon his face, something which evidently marked he was displeased.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As soon as the breakfast was removed, Lord Elmwood drew the letter from his pocket, and holding it towards Sandford, said, “That, may be of more value to you, than it is to me, therefore I give it you.”