Chapter VIII · A Book of Inspiration

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

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

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

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

react verbally

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

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From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

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

From this reading When it came she opened the door and entered.

placed crosswise

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When it came she opened the door and entered.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

the entering of a legal document into the public record

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

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

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

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

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

the quality of being honest

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

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

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When it came she opened the door and entered.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

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From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

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

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

express in speech

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

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

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

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

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

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

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

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

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

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

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

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

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading This time on knocking she waited for the answer.

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

From this reading Mr. Barringcourt was in the act of filing papers, and generally tidying up the littered table.

at the time that

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

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

From this reading Rosalie crossed the hall, feeling that vague sense of satisfaction that generally accompanies honesty, and which at times appears so poor a recompense.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “The master wished to speak to you when you returned,” the attendant at the door said to her when he answered it.