Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

Having no one else present.

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading “How is Mrs. Brandon?” he said.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading “How is Mrs. Brandon?” he said.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

held up in the air

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading LIGHT.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

a female domestic

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

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

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

above and across; more than

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “How is Mrs. Brandon?” he said.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

with suspicion

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

push forcefully

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

very small

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

the topmost one of two

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

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

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading AFTER a long and baffling search up and down through western Europe he learned that Courtleigh had robbed her and deserted her, and that she was alone, under the name of Mrs. Brandon, at a tiny house in Craven street near the Strand.

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

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He lifted and dropped its knocker, and a maid-of-all-work thrust through a crack in the door, her huge be-frowzled head with its thin hair drawn out at the back over a big wire-frame.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Not so well, thank you, sir,” replied the maid, looking at him as suspiciously as her respect for the upper classes permitted.