Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

in addition

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

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

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

plural of “cob” — nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

carefully weighed

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

destroyed or killed

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

a farewell remark

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

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

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

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

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

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 So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

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

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

the common people generally

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

not any; not one

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

a wrapped container

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

-ing form of “paw” — scrape with the paws

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

in the near future

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

term of address for a man

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

refrain from harming

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

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

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading So they left a bewildering assortment of suit-cases and trunks piled up on the platform in the care of an ancient porter, and packed themselves into the carriage.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

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

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

a Caucasian

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

which person or people

From this reading General Somers’ chauffeur had gone with his master, and so far they had not succeeded in finding a substitute, but the groom and coachman, who were also gardeners in their spare time, considered themselves part and parcel of the place, and had no idea of changing their home.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “The cart for the luggage will be here presently, sir,” Jones, the old coachman, told Mr. Linton.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the station the closed carriage waited for them, with the brown cobs pawing the ground impatiently.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading SETTLING IN They bade good-bye to the flat early next morning and went down to Homewood through a dense fog that rolled up almost to the carriage windows like masses of white wool.