Chapter VI

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

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

react verbally

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

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From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

set up or found

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

a man of refinement

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

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From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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 "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

the literary culture

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

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

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

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

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

according to the clock

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

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

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

make square

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

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

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

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

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading "Love is by fancy led about, From hope to fear, from joy to doubt."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Bring the gentleman here," Lady Perivale told the servant, and then turned to Miss Rodney.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

compelling immediate action

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

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

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was a week before John Faunce appeared upon the troubled scene of Grace Perivale's life.

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

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

at the time that

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.

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

From this reading He had been in Vienna, and he called in Grosvenor Square at half-past nine o'clock on the evening of his return, in answer to three urgent letters from her ladyship which he found on his office table in Essex Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Susan Rodney had been dining with her friend, and they were taking their coffee in the morning-room when Faunce was announced.