Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

having lost your job

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading Dorothy looked flushed and feverish.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Dorothy looked flushed and feverish.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Dorothy looked flushed and feverish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

the literary culture

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading Dorothy looked flushed and feverish.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

according to the clock

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

a festive merry feeling

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

more desirable than another

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

make square

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

with tears; in a tearful manner

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

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

From this reading Mrs. Daintree had retired tearfully, saying that for her part she preferred hearing nothing about this painful matter--meaning that of the letters, for she was ignorant of the later development.

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

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

From this reading Her eyes were large and brilliant, and there was a restlessness in her manner as she shook hands with her old friend.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'

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

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At nine o'clock Captain Hampton called at Chester Square and was shown into the drawing-room, from which, as previously arranged, Mr. Hawtrey had dismissed Mrs. Daintree, telling her that he had some private matters to discuss with Ned Hampton.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Well, Ned,' she asked, with an attempt at playfulness, 'what is your verdict--guilty or not guilty?'