Chapter X

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

in the past

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

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

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Good-day, miss; can I oblige a lady?”

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

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

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

the act of departing

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

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

From this reading “Good-day, miss; can I oblige a lady?”

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

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

From this reading “Good-day, miss; can I oblige a lady?”

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

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

and nothing more

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

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

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Good-day, miss; can I oblige a lady?”

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

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

From this reading “Good-day, miss; can I oblige a lady?”

informal term of address for someone's wife

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

a form of address for a man

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

force somebody to do something

From this reading “Good-day, miss; can I oblige a lady?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

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

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

a silly self-conscious smile

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

plural of “streamer” — light that streams

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Some weeks ago the chauffeur had discovered the fact that the lawyer’s parlor-maid had an attractive simper.

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

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “Mr. Carmagee wants to know whether the doctor and the missus are going to Marley Down this afternoon?”

a Caucasian

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.

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

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

which person or people

From this reading A white-capped servant came running across Lombard Street from Mr. Carmagee’s, and hailed Murchison’s chauffeur, who had just swung the car to the edge of the footway outside the doctor’s house.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The white streamers of the maid’s apron were fluttering jauntily in the wind.