Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

react verbally

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

a cart drawn by a dog

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

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

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

having made preparations

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

an article of clothing

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

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

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

engage in

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

a port city in southeastern Wales

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The fact was that Margaret had sent for the Duke at an early hour--for her--and was talking with him on matters of importance at the time Barker called.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

hard to endure

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

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

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

a Caucasian

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.

which person or people

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

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 The Duke was sitting by the window, watching a couple of men preparing to get into a trim dogcart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mr. Barker, who had followed the party to Newport, called on the Countess the following morning, she was not visible, so he was fain to content himself with scribbling a very pressing invitation to drive in the afternoon, which he sent up with some flowers, not waiting for an answer.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Otherwise she would very likely not have refused to see the latter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want you to explain to me what they are trying to do to make Dr. Claudius give up his property," said Margaret, who looked pale and beautiful in a morning garment of nondescript shape and of white silken material.