used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
anew
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
(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 Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
auf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
Baskerville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
Brandon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
Clavering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
Clavering's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
set up or found
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
immediately past
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
go away from a place
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
Luttrell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
not any; not one
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
approval to do something
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
express in words
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
not in physical motion
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Anne was not displeased with him for staying—her eyes and smile conveyed as much; and man–like, Baskerville had succumbed to the temptation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
precisely as stated
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
someone who visits
From this reading But when General Brandon came in and found him the very last visitor in the drawing–room he felt himself distinctly caught, and made his farewells with more haste than grace.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the General passed into the drawing–room to say good–by to Mrs. Clavering, he was surprised to find Baskerville still sitting at the tea–table.
at the time that
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
which person or people
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
wiedersehen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Baskerville had not been asked to stay to dinner, but when Mrs. Luttrell was ready to leave a very mild invitation from Mrs. Clavering, who had no notion of the duration of fashionable visits, had made him ask permission to remain—a permission which Mrs. Luttrell gave with a wink.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Clavering urged him to come again, and Anne’s tones conveyed _auf wiedersehen_ to him as eloquently as a tone can without specific words; nevertheless, when Baskerville found himself out in the cool, crisp night, he began to doubt, as he had ever doubted, the propriety of his going to Senator Clavering’s house at all.
