Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

in addition

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

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From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

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From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

with resolute determination

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

a young female

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

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

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

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

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

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From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

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From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

on one occasion

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

a very small spot

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

in a sullen manner

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

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

From this reading And in the dock Krevin Crood also let a start of astonishment escape him; he, too, stared at Louisa Speck, and a frown showed itself between his eyebrows, as if he were endeavouring to explain her presence to himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Suddenly it cleared, and he indulged his fancies with a sharp laugh, and turning to Simon made some whispered observation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Simon nodded sullenly, as if he comprehended; from that point forward he kept his small eyes firmly fixed on the witness.

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

From this reading THE PARLOUR-MAID That the appearance of Louisa Speck in the witness-box came as something more than an intense surprise to at any rate two particular persons in that court was evident at once to Brent's watchful eye.

showing curiosity

From this reading Mrs. Mallett, a close observer of what was going on, started as her parlour-maid's name was called, and lifting her eye-glass surveyed the girl with a wondering stare of prolonged inspection.