Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading Who are _you_ and what are you doing here?"

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

totally submissive

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Who are _you_ and what are you doing here?"

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From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

being one more than seven

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

third-person singular of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

made afraid

From this reading _Norie_ (inwardly rather frightened): "Hullo!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Who are _you_ and what are you doing here?"

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

an expression of greeting

From this reading _Norie_ (inwardly rather frightened): "Hullo!

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

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

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

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading _Norie_ (inwardly rather frightened): "Hullo!

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

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

a narrow way or road

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

inflected form of “mimic” — imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

not any; not one

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

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

From this reading _Norie_ (inwardly rather frightened): "Hullo!

according to the clock

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

on the contrary

From this reading _Norie_ (inwardly rather frightened): "Hullo!

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

the season of growth

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

to stimulate to action

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

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

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

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

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

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

From this reading _Vivie_ (mimicking a considerate, cringing burglar): "Sorry to startle you, lidy, but I don't mean no 'arm.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Who are _you_ and what are you doing here?"

which person or people

From this reading Who are _you_ and what are you doing here?"

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading DAVID VAVASOUR WILLIAMS It is in the spring of 1901.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Who are _you_ and what are you doing here?"

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

From this reading A fine warm evening, but at eight o'clock the dusk is already on the verge of darkness as Honoria emerges from the lift at her Chancery Lane Office (near the corner of Carey Street), puts her latch-key into the door of the partners' room, and finds herself confronting the silhouette of a young man against the western glow of the big window.