Chapter XX

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

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

later than; following

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

(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 Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

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

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

move towards

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

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

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

past form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

a social unit living together

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

set up or found

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

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

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

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

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

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From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

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

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

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

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

a social unit living together

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

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

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

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

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

a particular point in time

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

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

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

reduced to silence

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

term of address for a man

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

in the near future

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

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

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

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

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

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

From this reading The gates of the great court behind, however, were bolted, and the bloodhound bayed loud and deep at the man's approach; but after he had rung the bell, and the animal had snuffed under the gates for a moment, his hoarse bark was silenced; he recognized a friend.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

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

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

at the time that

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

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

From this reading Higham soon obtained admission, and found the household in much commotion from the rumours which had reached Ale during the evening.

which person or people

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Various was the aspect of the different servants whom he encountered as he was led to the presence of Sir John Newark.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading There were lights in many of the windows of Ale Manor House when Thomas Higham approached by the back way.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Those who had been but a short time in the family were full of wonder and amazement at all the events which rumour had detailed and magnified, and did not scruple to show their surprise and curiosity.