Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

the state of being absent

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

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

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

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From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

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From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

the act of departing

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

depressingly dark

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

the act of departing

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

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

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

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

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

in an indignant manner

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

go away from a place

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a female domestic

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

above and across; more than

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

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From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

more desirable than another

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

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

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

a person loved by another person

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

up to a particular time

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

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

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the afternoon came a message from the favourite to relieve us somewhat from this despondency.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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

From this reading Esmond and Frank thought of escorting the carriage, but she indignantly refused their company, and another man was sent to follow the coach, and not to leave it till it had passed over Hounslow Heath on the next day.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

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

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading We had a gloomy and silent meal; it seemed as if a darkness was over the house, since the bright face of Beatrix had been withdrawn from it.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Beatrix’s departure took place within an hour, her maid going with her in the post-chaise, and a man armed on the coach-box to prevent any danger of the road.

possessive form of “wood” — the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.

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

From this reading And these two forming the whole of Lady Castle wood’s male domestics, Mr. Esmond’s faithful John Lockwood came to wait on his mistress during their absence, though he would have preferred to escort Mrs. Lucy, his sweetheart, on her journey into the country.