Chapter IX

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

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

(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 Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

in bodily form

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

the first light of day

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

dearly loved

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

a room used for dining

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

bringing death

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

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

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

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 Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

come together

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

in the near future

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

refresh one's memory

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

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

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

express in speech

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

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

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

at the time that

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

in or at the place that

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

which person or people

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF HOPE It was past mid-day when Sir John and William reached Gray's Inn, and, as their footsteps reached the ears of the watchful and anxious Susan, she flew down-stairs to meet them.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Already the fatal news had reached the girl's ears, but she was far too prudent a housewife and too loving a niece and sister to show her grief to men who had not dined, who were probably well-nigh spent with anxiety and need of bodily refreshment.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Therefore, without a word, Susan led the way into the dining-room, where food and wine had been prepared through her loving care.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then, dismissing the servants, she said— "I myself have dined, now let me wait on you.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Do not speak, my dear uncle; alas, I know all, and presently we will confer together; but now refresh yourself, for I see indeed that you need it."