Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Isn't she always the first up of a morning?'

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

eagerly desirous

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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 HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

on a floor below

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Isn't she always the first up of a morning?'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

coins made of gold

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

destroyed or killed

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

death of a person

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

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From this reading Isn't she always the first up of a morning?'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

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

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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 HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Isn't she always the first up of a morning?'

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

not any; not one

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

as yourself

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

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From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

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

From this reading Isn't she always the first up of a morning?'

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading 'Sure it's Miss Kate taking the dogs out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

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

From this reading Isn't she always the first up of a morning?'

the act of using

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

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

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

during the time that

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

which person or people

From this reading THE HEAD CONSTABLE The Inspector, or, to use the irreverent designation of the neighbourhood, the Head Peeler, who had carried away Walpole's luggage and papers, no sooner discovered the grave mistake he had committed, than he hastened to restore them, and was waiting personally at Kilgobbin Castle to apologise for the blunder, long before any of the family had come downstairs.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His indiscretion might cost him his place, and Captain Curtis, who had to maintain a wife and family, three saddle-horses, and a green uniform with more gold on it than a field-marshal's, felt duly anxious and uneasy for what he had done.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'Who is that gone down the road?' asked he, as he stood at the window, while a woman was setting the room in order.