Chapter IX

later than; following

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

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

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

deem to be

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

take in solid food

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

at any time

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

give expression to

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

the state of being honored

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

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

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

the act of departing

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

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

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

a stew of vegetables and (sometimes) meat

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

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From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

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

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

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

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

the act of using

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading SIR HUMPHREY’S FAMILIAR Mistress Pottage, sad-eyed, melancholy, and for ever sighing, had been patiently waiting to receive Sir Humphrey Challoner’s orders.

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

in or at the place that

From this reading Some ten minutes after his brief interview with Lady Patience he was closeted in the same little dingy room where she had been spending such weary hours.

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

From this reading It was really quite fortunate that Lady Patience had gone, leaving the smaller parlour, which was Mistress Pottage’s own private sanctum, ready for the use of his Honour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Humphrey’s mind, however, was far too busy with thoughts and plans to dwell on the melancholy landlady and her meagre fare, but he was glad of the private room, and was gracious enough to express himself quite satisfied with the prospect of the best bedroom.

showing curiosity

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.

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

From this reading She had understood from his man that his Honour meant to spend the night, and she stood anxiously in the passage, wondering if he would consider her best bedroom good enough, or condescend to eat the meals she would have to cook for him.