Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

having companions or an escort

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

any thing at all

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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

From this reading The duke entered, followed by Ronald.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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

From this reading The duke entered, followed by Ronald.

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Well, duke, what is the news?"

not any; not one

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

and nothing more

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

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

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

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

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

the topmost one of two

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

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

From this reading They ascended the stairs to the upper story, and on the marquis knocking, a door was opened.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, duke, what is the news?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Upon arriving at the prince's lodgings Macdonald remained without, the Duke of Athole entering, accompanied only by Ronald.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "The prince is in disguise," he said, "and but one or two of us visit him here in order that no suspicion may be incited among the people of the house that he is anything beyond what he appears to be--a young student of the Scotch college at Paris."