Chapter CCLVIII · Chapter 258

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

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

later than; following

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

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From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

make calm or still

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

with great urgency

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

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

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

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

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

moving with great haste

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

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

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

according to the clock

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

in other respects or ways

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

the property of making no sound

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

in the near future

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

having a supporting base

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

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

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

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

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

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

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

hard to endure

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

Released from physical or magical bonds; free and unrestricted.

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

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

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

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

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Very soon entering a taxi-cab, she drove to the Temple, stopped at the Strand entrance, and walked down the little narrow lane into the heart of the Law.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

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

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

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

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After a day spent amongst precedents and practice, after six hours at least of trying to discover what chance A had of standing on his rights, or B had of preventing him, it was difficult to feel otherwise about that calm apparition--like a golden slim tree walking.

at the time that

From this reading It was past four o'clock the following day when Barbara issued from Valleys House on foot; clad in a pale buff frock, chosen for quietness, she attracted every eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And each, as he passed, looked at Barbara, with his fingers itching to remove his hat, and a feeling that this was She.

but in spite of that

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.

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

From this reading Its votaries were hurrying back from the Courts, streaming up from their Chambers for tea, or escaping desperately to Lord's or the Park--young votaries, unbound as yet by the fascination of fame or fees.