Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

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From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

carefully weighed

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

the organ of sight

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

a female domestic

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

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

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the eye of the master be indeed the spur of the servant, Mr. Carruthers's dependents had quite enough of that stimulant.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

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

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

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

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

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

From this reading Mr. Carruthers was an early man; no danger of any skulking among the numerous hands which found employment on the Poynings estate.

which person or people

From this reading He made his rounds every morning at an hour which the in-door servants, who were obliged to have breakfast ready on his return, considered heathenish, and the out-door servants declared savoured of slave-driving.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Brookes knew that she should have no difficulty in procuring a private interview with her mistress on the morning following Mr. Dalrymple's visit, as an hour and a half always elapsed between Mr. Carruthers's leaving the house and his wife's ringing for her maid.