Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

(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 "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

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

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Excuse my plainness."

opinion or judgment

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

depressingly dark

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

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

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Yet pardon me if I still linger.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

held up in the air

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading "Yet pardon me if I still linger.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Yet pardon me if I still linger.

a human being

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the state of being unmixed with other material

From this reading Excuse my plainness."

plural of “rebuke” — an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

term of address for a man

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

not in physical motion

From this reading "Yet pardon me if I still linger.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

polished courtesy; elegance of manner

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

under normal conditions

From this reading "Sir," answered Harley, with an impatient rudeness, ill in harmony with the urbanity for which he was usually distinguished,--"sir, your person is strange to me, and your name I did not hear; but, at all events, I am not now at leisure to attend to you.

someone who visits

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

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

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The entrance of a servant, announcing a name which Harley, in the absorption of his gloomy revery, did not hear, was followed by that of a person on whom he lifted his eyes in the cold and haughty surprise with which a man much occupied greets and rebukes the intrusion of an unwelcome stranger.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

but in spite of that

From this reading "Yet pardon me if I still linger.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is so long since your Lordship has seen me," said the visitor, with mild dignity, "that I cannot wonder you do not recognize my person, and have forgotten my name."