Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

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

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading When belief was forced on him his language was unbecoming.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading When belief was forced on him his language was unbecoming.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

destroyed or killed

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

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

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

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

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading When belief was forced on him his language was unbecoming.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When belief was forced on him his language was unbecoming.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At first he could not believe that she had gone; that she could have gone without his knowledge.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

the act of storing something

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading When belief was forced on him his language was unbecoming.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

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

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

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

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

at the time that

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

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

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

during the time that

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

which person or people

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While he was engaged in little matters of a sort which demanded privacy, and which had to do with the safe storage of certain articles which he had brought himself to believe were his own property, a wagonette arrived at the front door, which, the driver explained to the footman who appeared, had come to fetch Miss Harding.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading MORGAN'S EXPERIENCES OF THE UNEXPECTED It was a shock to Mr. Morgan when he learnt that Miss Harding had quitted Cloverlea without a word to him.