Chapter I

later than; following

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

anew

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

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From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

plural of “disappearance” — the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading LONGFELLOW.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

the force of workers available

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

great merriment

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

above and across; more than

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

express in words

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "EAST LYNNE," "THE CHANNINGS," ETC.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

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

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

at the time that

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

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

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "God sent his Singers upon earth With songs of sadness and of mirth, That they might touch the hearts of men, And bring them back to heaven again."

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

From this reading I had chanced to look in upon him one evening when he was taking rest in his chimney-corner, in the old red-cushioned chair, after his day's work was over, smoking his churchwarden pipe in his slippers and reading the story of "Dorothy Grape."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Look here, Johnny Ludlow," said Darbyshire to me--Darbyshire being, as you may chance to remember, our doctor at Timberdale--"you seem good at telling of unaccountable disappearances: why don't you tell of that disappearance which took place here?"