Chapter XV

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

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

later than; following

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a slight wetness

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

a female human offspring

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

being one more than ten

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

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

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

neat and smart in appearance; well cared for

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

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

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

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

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

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

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

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

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

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

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

become covered with mist

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

the light of the Moon

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

the next day

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

according to the clock

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

above and across; more than

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

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

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

up to a particular time

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.

filled with water

From this reading Eunice exclaimed at the dampness of his overcoat in helping him remove it, and Jessie--instructed in such appliances to health and comfort by her watery adventure, the telling of which she reserved for a more convenient season--prescribed a glass of brandy-and-water.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

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

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

a Caucasian

From this reading The September nights were cool among the mountains, and as Mr. Kirke and his elder daughter drove home through the moonlight, between eleven and twelve o'clock, from the visit of mercy they had been paying on the other side of the ridge, there were white blankets of mist upon the meadows, and filling up the valleys along which their route lay.

fully awake

From this reading There was still a light in Jessie's chamber, and she came down, wide-awake and dressed, to admit the travellers.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The servant man slept in a room over the stable, and, after calling to him two or three times without arousing him, the worthy clergyman took pity upon his weariness after his hard day's work, and groomed his horse himself.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The fire was out in the kitchen, and Patsey had been asleep for two hours and more, having made up her mind that her master would not return until the morrow.