Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Having no one else present.

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

travel up

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He hastened back, and found the courtyard of the castle crowded.

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From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading He hastened back, and found the courtyard of the castle crowded.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

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

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading He hastened back, and found the courtyard of the castle crowded.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading He hastened back, and found the courtyard of the castle crowded.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

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

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

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

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

set up or found

From this reading He hastened back, and found the courtyard of the castle crowded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

the act of departing

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He hastened back, and found the courtyard of the castle crowded.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

not capable of being separated

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

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 Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

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

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

go across or through

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

only a very short time before

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

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

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

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

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

the topmost one of two

From this reading By degrees, and exercising patience, he gained the upper floor and entered the drawing-room.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

at the time that

From this reading He was going to ascend the hill beyond, and had already reached the barrier upon that side, when he recollected that etiquette demanded the presence of the guests at meal-times, and it was now the hour for tea.

in or at the place that

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

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

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SUPERSTITIONS Felix was now outside the town and alone in the meadow which bordered the stream; he knelt, and drank from it with the hollow of his hand.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within, the staircase leading to the Baroness's chamber (where tea was served) could scarcely be ascended, what with the ladies and their courtiers, the long trains of the serving-women, the pages winding their way in and out, the servants endeavouring to pass, the slender pet greyhounds, the inseparable companions of their mistresses.