Chapter XXII

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

next to; at the side of

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

the formal act of approving

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE FAMILY OF THE SPANISH MERCHANT.

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

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a short vivid experience

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

set up or found

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

death of a person

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

highest in quality

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

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

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

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

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

the force of workers available

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading THE FAMILY OF THE SPANISH MERCHANT.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FAMILY OF THE SPANISH MERCHANT.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

full of or giving praise

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

get by special effort

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading THE FAMILY OF THE SPANISH MERCHANT.

having a supporting base

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

to a sufficient degree

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

express a supposition

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading THE FAMILY OF THE SPANISH MERCHANT.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

precisely as stated

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading My good mistress, whom heaven preserve! is known for her charity, and the Virgin directed the steps which led you here to-night.’

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From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

during the time that

From this reading This discourse, you may be sure, was very pleasant to me; and while I was blessing my stars for my good luck, the old man, who was sufficiently garrulous, went on praising his mistress and the Virgin alternately, so that it became difficult to determine which he held in the greatest respect.

which person or people

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

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

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

a late time of life

From this reading I was wakened by some one flashing a lantern in my face, and hastily starting to my feet, for I feared that I might have been discovered, I found myself standing beside a personage well-stricken in years, of grave but pleasant aspect, and soberly clad, as one of those old decent serving men, who become, as it were, members of the family on whom they attend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.

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

From this reading ‘Fear for nothing, young man,’ said the servitor, seeing, I suppose, the momentary flurry and tremor in which I was; ‘you are in a very secure asylum.