Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

(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 Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

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

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

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From this reading Jack Sheppard warns Thames Darrell.

a female human offspring

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

to come or go into

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

bringing death

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

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

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

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

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

in a close manner

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack Sheppard warns Thames Darrell.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

gather or bring together

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

as follows

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

held or filled or in use

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

and nothing more

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

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From this reading Jack Sheppard warns Thames Darrell.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

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

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

in the near future

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading Jack Sheppard warns Thames Darrell.

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

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

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

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Jack Sheppard warns Thames Darrell.

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

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

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

From this reading On the following night--namely Monday,--the family assembled together, for the first time since the fatal event, in the chamber to which Thames had been introduced on his arrival at Dollis Hill.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife's portrait had been removed from the walls, and the place it had occupied was only to be known by the cord by which it had been suspended.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Determined, however, to conquer the feeling as soon as possible, Wood had given orders to have the evening meal served there; but, notwithstanding all his good resolutions upon his first entrance, he had much ado to maintain his self-command.

possessive form of “wood” — the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading As this had been Mrs. Wood's favourite sitting-room, and her image was so intimately associated with it, neither the carpenter nor his daughter could muster courage to enter it before.