Chapter II

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

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

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

From this reading Suddenly came the sound of wheels.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

a cart drawn by a dog

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

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

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

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

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

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

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

not producing desired results; wasteful

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Suddenly came the sound of wheels.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

and nothing more

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

that is looked for

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Suddenly came the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly came the sound of wheels.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "It's from The Fells, sure enough, but it's naught but a dogcart," he replied, disappearing as he spoke to reconnoitre the dogcart and inquire its errand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There now!" she exclaimed, "I believe it's coming.

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

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

precisely as stated

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

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

From this reading Mrs Wentworth felt too guilty to resent the reproach.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Suddenly came the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

which person or people

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

belonging to which person

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Can you see," she went on anxiously, peering out from the very inefficient shed-like roof, which was the only shelter at that side of the station; "can you see," to the station-master, or porter, or station-master and porter mixed together, who was the only visible functionary, and whose good offices and opinion she had already sought, "if that is the carriage for us?"