Chapter X

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

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

quickly and without warning

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

later than; following

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

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From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

causing inconvenience

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a conversation especially a formal one

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

a female human offspring

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

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

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

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

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

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From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

death of a person

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

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

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

cause to arise

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

enter uninvited

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

and nothing more

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

immediately past

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

for more time

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the next day

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

and nothing more

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

on the contrary

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

reflecting light

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

the quality of being significant

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

having a supporting base

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

plural of “taper” — a convex shape that narrows toward a point

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

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

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

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

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

in the direction of

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

under normal conditions

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the absence of matter

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

precisely as stated

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

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

From this reading It was the third evening after that one recorded in the last chapter; the party at Dene remained the same, though a large reinforcement was expected on the morrow.

cover with wax

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading The emergency must have been very tremendous to induce that model of discretion to intrude himself on any colloquy whatever; he evidently did not intend to do so now; but an extraordinary intelligence and significance on the grave precise face, usually possessed by a polite vacuity, made Alan conclude his "good-nights" rather abruptly; he guessed that he was wanted.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

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

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "A shiny night, In the season of the year."

but in spite of that

From this reading Lady Mildred and her daughter had just left the drawing-room--it was close upon midnight--Wyverne followed them into the hall to provide them with their tapers, and had not yet succeeded in lighting Helen's--there never was such an obstinate piece of wax, or such an awkward [Greek: pyrphoros.] It is possible he would have lingered yet longer over the operation, and some pleasant last words, but he suddenly caught sight of the chief butler standing in the deep doorway that led towards the offices.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Only the younger Vavasour was absent; he had gone out to dine and sleep at the house of a country magnate, with whom a Russian friend of Max's was staying.