Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

anew

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

in the past

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

a Scottish word

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

divisible by two

From this reading Even James Tapster had looked genial and happy for once.

every person

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

communicated in words

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Even James Tapster had looked genial and happy for once.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

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

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Even James Tapster had looked genial and happy for once.

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

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

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

From this reading Even James Tapster had looked genial and happy for once.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

on one occasion

From this reading Even James Tapster had looked genial and happy for once.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

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

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks

From this reading Even James Tapster had looked genial and happy for once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

in or at that place or location

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading Then they had all crowded back again into the hall, and, hand in hand, sung "Auld Lang Syne."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

precisely as stated

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

(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 As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

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

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

during the time that

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

which person or people

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading As everyone had shaken hands and wished each other a Happy New Year, many and sincere had been the good wishes felt and expressed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

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

From this reading Half-an-hour ago the whole party, with the exception of Miss Burnaby, who had gone to bed at her usual time, had stood outside the front door under the starry sky while the many clocks of Wyndfell Hall rang out the twelve strokes which said farewell to the Old Year, and brought the New Year in.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As he walked into his bedroom, which was pleasantly warm--for there was a good fire, and the curtains across the three windows were closely drawn--Dr. Panton told himself that he was indeed beginning the New Year very well.