used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
a line of approach
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
every day; without missing a day
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
ElmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
usually; as a rule
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
depressingly dark
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
grave-yard
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From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
Hardcastle
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From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
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 Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
as might be expected
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
the middle of the day
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
go across or through
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
not often
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
someone who visits
From this reading AT this time Lord Hardcastle began to be a daily visitor at the High Elms.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
Warden'snounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
accept gladly
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus, it came to pass that daily, about noon, Lord Hardcastle might be seen riding up the steep avenue which led to Mr. Warden’s house, returning generally about dusk to his solitary dinner, for being an orphan, and without any near relative, and naturally of a studious, reserved disposition, his privacy was very seldom broken into by chance visitors, or casual acquaintances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And Mr. Warden had bade him welcome, but had warned him that he would find the High Elms more than “dreary.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My own house is very dreary to me,” he had said, “may I come to you very often for an hour or so, without feeling I am intruding?”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “To me the place is silent and gloomy as a vault or grave-yard,” he said, “but I am sure the presence of a real friend like yourself will be a great comfort to Mrs. Warden, now that I am such a poor companion for her.”
