Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

later than; following

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

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

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reaction came at last!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

triteness or triviality of style

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

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

From this reading Reaction came at last!

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

for the most part

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

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

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

marked by speed and efficiency

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

immediately past

From this reading Reaction came at last!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

without good reason

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

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

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

not any; not one

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

above and across; more than

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

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

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Reaction came at last!

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

plural of “thou” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

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

From this reading The services of Mrs. Jessup had been called in--the doctor's excellent old Quaker house-keeper--and, amid many "thous" and "thees," she had served us a capital and expeditious supper.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

(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 Life is full of bathos as well as pathos.

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

From this reading An hour later, we four companions in the rejoicing over this redemption, if chiefly strangers before, were partaking cheerfully together of hot coffee and oysters.

which person or people

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading No one enjoyed the festive occasion more than Mr. Burress, who, on the point of stealing lightly away after witnessing from the front study the scene of recognition and meeting, had been arrested on the threshold by Dr. Pemberton himself.