used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a social unit living together
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
flintyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪnti/
containing flint
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
the act of departing
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
Harpocrates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
go away from a place
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
Llewellyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
a male human offspring
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
move an implement through
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
taciturnitynoun
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
at the time that
From this reading _Conversation in a Library._ When the wheels of Sir Owen’s coach had ceased from rattling over the flinty pavement of the castle court, Robert De Lancaster glanced his eyes round the room, and in a corner of it discovered his son Philip, unnoticed of him before.
belonging to which person
From this reading Neither the cataract and confusion, that had ensued upon Sir Owen’s tumble, nor the screams of a lady, in whose safety he might be presumed to have some interest, had provoked this disciple of Harpocrates to violate his taciturnity, or to stir from his seat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading At the same instant Colonel Wilson, a friend of the family, entered, and brought tidings from the runners in the service of Mr. Llewellyn, that things above stairs were going on as well as could be expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Upon the word Philip started from his corner, ran to the door and held it open for his father.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then with your leave, Colonel, said the lord of the castle, we will adjourn to my library, and there await the event.
