Chapter XV

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

(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 It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

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

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

any person at all

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

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From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

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

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

set up or found

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

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

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

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

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

a social unit living together

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

come to pass

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

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

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

above and across; more than

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

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

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

term of address for a man

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

toned down

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

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

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading It was not an arrangement likely to occur to anyone out of Drummuir Castle; but there all things were possible.

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

From this reading One the occupant of the familiar wheel-chair, the others those of my lady and Penelope.

which person or people

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The sight of the latter was unexpected, for though Marrion knew her grandfather had died the previous year she had not heard of Penelope's reinstallation as confidential attendant to my lady.

a late time of life

From this reading Seven years had not improved old Lord Drummuir's temper, neither had it softened the arrogance of his sway over the household.

an affirmative

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.

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

From this reading Marrion realised this in a second, as, entering the study under the name of Mrs. Marsden--a lady who, according to the footman, was--"Oh, yes, sir, quite young, and yes, sir, quite good-looking!" and who had private business with his lordship, she found herself instantly recognised by three pairs of eyes.