Chapter IV

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

From this reading A NEW LIFE.

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

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)

From this reading Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

set up or found

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

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 Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A NEW LIFE.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW LIFE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

many times at short intervals

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As we drew near and joined the group, the door opened and two ladies were led forth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

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From this reading Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

dependable

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

the act of using

From this reading Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.

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From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

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From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

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

From this reading There were two or three stout fellows well-armed, and a sober, somewhat vinegar-faced man, dressed like a steward or something of that sort.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

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

From this reading WHEN we reached the Strand, we found the rest of our escort waiting for us before a handsome house which I had often seen in my walks.

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From this reading Two other men led palfreys caparisoned for women's use.