Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

(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 But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

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

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

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

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

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

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

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From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

lacking funds

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

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From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

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From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

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From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

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

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

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From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

depressingly dark

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

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

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

of the present time and place

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

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

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

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From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

held or filled or in use

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

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

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

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

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading As the carriage rolled away from the lodge entrance, with Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong facing Kate and Prince Carlo, who occupied the back seat, a simultaneous sigh of relief broke from the quartette.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

the environmental condition

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

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

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

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

From this reading But the sound of carriage-wheels came as a great relief to them all, for the gloomy features of their environment had been emphasized as time passed by.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading Half an hour later a carriage drew up at the lodge gate.

freed from any question of guilt

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

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

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

which person or people

From this reading Ned Strong had held a whispered consultation in the corridor with Posadowski, who had come down from the manor-house for instructions, and the train of thought suggested by his visit had not tended to decrease the melancholy nature of their surroundings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A cold supper, of which Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong had partaken with forced gayety, had vindicated Prince Carlo’s assertion that the danger of immediate starvation had never been imminent.