Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading "A fine place!" he exclaimed; "a splendid place!"

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING.

(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 The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

get the meaning of something

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

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

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

in a serious manner

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "A fine place!" he exclaimed; "a splendid place!"

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "A fine place!" he exclaimed; "a splendid place!"

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

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

From this reading "A fine place!" he exclaimed; "a splendid place!"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

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

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

not any; not one

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "A fine place!" he exclaimed; "a splendid place!"

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "A fine place!" he exclaimed; "a splendid place!"

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

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

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading AFTER THE WEDDING.

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

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

which person or people

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading As the carriage drove up to the grand entrance of the Abbey, the stranger looked out through the mud-spattered window.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The banker and the man who was called the Major talked to each other earnestly enough throughout the short drive between Lisford churchyard and Maudesley Abbey; but they spoke in low confidential whispers, and their conversation was interlarded by all manner of strange phrases; the queer, outlandish words were Hindostanee, no doubt, and were by no means easy to comprehend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What am I to call you here?" muttered Mr. Dunbar, as he got out of the carriage.