Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

go together

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

(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 The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

past form of “bang” — strike violently

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

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

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

small lead shot for shotgun shells

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a capacious bag or basket

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

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 The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

in deplorable condition

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

complete or carry out

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

increase twofold

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

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From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

divisible by two

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

every person

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

apart from; not including

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

a man of refinement

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

surpassing in quality

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

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From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

tall Australian acacia yielding highly valued black timber

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

plural of “moorland” — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

not any; not one

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

and nothing more

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

above and across; more than

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

persistent determination

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

almost; nearly

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

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From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

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From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

in a serious manner

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

the season of growth

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

make square

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

not in physical motion

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

following in time or order

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Richard Horn was the first to spring to his feet--it was the afternoon hour and the club was full--and cross the Square on the run, followed by Clayton, Bowman, and two or three others.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading Various versions were afloat: “St. George was back from Wesley with a touch of chills and fever--” “St. George was back from Wesley with a load of buckshot in his right arm--” “St. George had broken his collar-bone riding to hounds--” etc.

at the time that

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

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

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

which person or people

From this reading These, with one accord, banged away on the knocker, only to be met by Dr. Teackle, who explained that there was nothing seriously the matter with Mr. Temple, except an attack of foolhardiness in coming up the bay when he should have stayed in bed--but even that should cause his friends no uneasiness, as he was still as tough as a lightwood knot, and bubbling over with good humor; all he needed was rest, and that he must have--so please everybody come to-morrow.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

an increase in width

From this reading By the next morning the widening of ripples caused by the dropping of a high-grade invalid into the still pool of Kennedy Square, spread with such force and persistency that one wavelet overflowed Kate's dressing-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The sudden halting of two vehicles close to the horse-block of the Temple Mansion--one an aristocratic carryall driven by a man in livery, and the other a dilapidated city hack in charge of a negro in patched overcoat and whitey-brown hat, the discharge of their inmates, one of whom was Colonel Talbot Rutter of Moorlands carrying two pillows, and another a strange young man loaded down with blankets--the slow disembarking of a gentleman in so wretched a state of health that he was practically carried up the front steps by his body-servant, and the subsequent arrival of Dr. Teackle on the double quick--was a sight so unusual in and around peaceful Kennedy Square that it is not surprising that all sorts of reports--most of them alarming--reached the club long before St. George had been comfortably tucked away in bed.