Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

later than; following

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

(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 I've just laid 'em out all ready."

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

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

clothing in general

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

a quad with a square body

From this reading I've just laid 'em out all ready."

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

a young female

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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From this reading I've just laid 'em out all ready."

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

and nothing more

From this reading I've just laid 'em out all ready."

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From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

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

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

set down according to a plan

From this reading I've just laid 'em out all ready."

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

engage in

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I've just laid 'em out all ready."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

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From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I've just laid 'em out all ready."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

anything indispensable

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

past form of “screech” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

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

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

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

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "She says you'll find dry things in Mr. Kirke's room.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Kirke and Eunice were still absent when Orrin paid his second call at the Parsonage that day.

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

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.

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From this reading "Miss Jessie hopes you'll stay here, sir," remarked Patsey.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had conducted Jessie home in the forenoon--a drenched and shivering figure, at which Patsey screeched with terror; stayed long enough to learn from the girl that the preventives he had ordered against cold were administered, and that her young mistress was put comfortably to bed, after which he betook himself to the hotel to make the requisite changes in his own apparel.