Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

any thing at all

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

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From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

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

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

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

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

a course of conduct

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

not in physical motion

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

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

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

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

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

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

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

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

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

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

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

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

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

at the time that

From this reading When they came to the book-room, as being the next in turn, Cousin Henry took his hat and went out into the garden.

during the time that

From this reading In spite of his late watches, Cousin Henry rose up early, not looking at anything that was being done while the search was continued in other rooms, but still sitting, as he had heretofore sat, among the books.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Reading of the Will On the whole of the next day the search was continued.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There, as he made short turns upon the gravel path, he endeavoured to force himself away from the close vicinity of the window; but he could not do it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The two men whom Mr Apjohn had sent from his office, together with the butler and Mrs Griffith, began their work in the old man's bed-room, and then carried it on in the parlour.