Chapter XXXIII

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

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

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

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

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

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

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

a female confidant

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

having the place or position changed

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

a widow holding property received from her deceased husband

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

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

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

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

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

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

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

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

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

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From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

immediately past

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

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From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

and nothing more

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

not often

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

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

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

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

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

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From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The guest had spent most of his time out-of-doors, returning occasionally to closet himself with great memoranda and account books.

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

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

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From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading An almost oppressive quiet had reigned in the mansion, only rarely disturbed by the deep voice of Monk.

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

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

which person or people

From this reading Tante Louisa complained bitterly that she got next to nothing of his interesting conversation; Ursula anxiously fought shy of him; the Dowager, unexpectedly meeting him in the hall, asked her _confidante_, the cook, who he was.

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From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She arrived before dinner, bringing the unwilling Willie along with her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading THE NEW BAILIFF As ill-luck would have it, Helena wrote to announce her visit for the last evening of Theodore’s stay at the Manor-house.