Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

later than; following

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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

From this reading To be precise, there were four persons in the group on the terrace, and a man-servant who hung near.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

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From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

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

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading To be precise, there were four persons in the group on the terrace, and a man-servant who hung near.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

a female domestic

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading To be precise, there were four persons in the group on the terrace, and a man-servant who hung near.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading To be precise, there were four persons in the group on the terrace, and a man-servant who hung near.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

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

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading To be precise, there were four persons in the group on the terrace, and a man-servant who hung near.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading To be precise, there were four persons in the group on the terrace, and a man-servant who hung near.

plural of “release” — merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

cut with a saw

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

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

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

unhealthy looking

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

term of address for a man

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

the outline of objects seen against the sky

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

a male human offspring

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

not in physical motion

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

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

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Further, there was a group of four or five walking on the terrace below the house, that saw both the approaching parties, and commented upon their coming.

precisely as stated

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

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

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

which person or people

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The four were Mr. John FitzHerbert, his son Thomas, his son's wife, and, in the midst, leaning on Mrs. FitzHerbert's arm, was old Sir Thomas himself, and it was for his sake that the servant was within call, for he was still very sickly after his long imprisonment, in spite of his occasional releases.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading In fact, the young man saw the two against the skyline and wondered who they were.

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

From this reading I It was on a bright evening in the summer that Marjorie, with her maid Janet, came riding down to Padley, and about the same time a young man came walking up the track that led from Derby.