Chapter VI

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

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

the state of being absent

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

given as a task

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

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

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

a female human offspring

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

the act of digging something up out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried

From this reading THE DISINTERMENT.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

communicated in words

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

a woman host

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

a social unit living together

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

communicate vividly

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

term of address for a man

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

be seated

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

in the near future

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

with speed

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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

From this reading THE DISINTERMENT.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

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

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

in the direction of

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

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

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

at the time that

From this reading They had not gone far when he inquired the nearest way to the Collegiate Church, and was answered that they were then proceeding towards it, and in a few moments should arrive at its walls.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.

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

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

which person or people

From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

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From this reading Having seen every attention shown to Viviana by the hostess,--who, as soon as she discovered that she had the daughter of Sir William Radcliffe of Ordsall, under her roof, bestirred herself in right earnest for her accommodation,--Humphrey Chetham, notwithstanding the lateness of the hour,--it was past midnight,--expressed his determination to walk to his residence at Crumpsall, to put an end to any apprehension which might be entertained by the household at his prolonged absence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this view, he set forth; and Guy Fawkes, who seemed to be meditating some project which he was unwilling to disclose to the others, quitted the hostel with him, bidding the chamberlain sit up for him, as he should speedily return.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He next asked the young merchant whether he could inform him which part of the churchyard was allotted to criminals.