Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

(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 Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She knew the events of the day as though she had been present at their happening.

have

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She knew the events of the day as though she had been present at their happening.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

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

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

divisible by two

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading She knew the events of the day as though she had been present at their happening.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

set up or found

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

an event that happens

From this reading She knew the events of the day as though she had been present at their happening.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

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 Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

come together

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

a particular point in time

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

and nothing more

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She knew the events of the day as though she had been present at their happening.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

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

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She knew the events of the day as though she had been present at their happening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nelly could see it all, from the moment the big boat came into Southampton Docks till the arrival in London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE INTERMEDIARY Some time in December Captain Langrishe came home.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Nelly knew the day and the hour that he was expected, but she was as terrified of meeting him as though she had not had so much assurance of his love for her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

which person or people

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

but in spite of that

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.

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

From this reading Cyprian Rooke's brother, a young, distinguished doctor well on his way to Harley Street although only a few discriminating people had found him out, had gone down to Southampton with Mrs. Rooke and her mother to meet the invalid, who even yet must bear traces of the terrible illness through which he had passed.