Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading "It is a pity he is out."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

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

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

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From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "It is a pity he is out."

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

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

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "It is a pity he is out."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is a pity he is out."

immediately past

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

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

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

according to the clock

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It is a pity he is out."

above and across; more than

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "It is a pity he is out."

in a polite manner

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

express in words

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

term of address for a man

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

having a supporting base

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

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

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

express in words

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

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

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I was standing at Mr. Tamlyn's gate as he passed it on his way back to Foxgrove.

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

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Should he come back in time--though I fear, by what you say, there's little chance of it--be so good as to say that Sir Henry Westmorland will be happy to see him to dinner this evening at Foxgrove, at six o'clock--and to come over as much earlier as he can."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

the words that are spoken

From this reading With the last words, Major Leckie left, Collinson's friend politely attending him down to the front-door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will tell Collinson all you say, Major Leckie," said the stranger, glancing at the card.