Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

later than; following

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

Having no one else present.

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

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From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

the act of sending on to another destination

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

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

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

be the source of pain

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

introducing a different topic

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

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From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

immediately past

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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 TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

the literary culture

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

temporary living quarters

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

not any; not one

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

recurring again and again

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

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

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

cut with a saw

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

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

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

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From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She, however, guessed that he had gone to see the Somerses, and would return to town in a day or so.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

having passed out of existence

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.

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

From this reading TWO days after the interview recorded in the last chapter of the previous Book, Travers, chancing to call at Kenelm's lodgings, was told by his servant that Mr. Chillingly had left London, alone, and had given no orders as to forwarding letters.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

at the time that

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

in or at the place that

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But weeks passed, the season drew to its close, and of Kenelm Chillingly she saw or heard nothing: he had wholly vanished from the London world.

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

From this reading The servant did not know where he had gone, or when he would return.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Travers repeated this news incidentally to Cecilia, and she felt somewhat hurt that he had not written her a line respecting Tom's visit.