Chapter XI

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

(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 Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

impaired by diminution

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

divisible by two

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

a social unit living together

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

a boy or man

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

in a humble manner

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

take the midday meal

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

a midday meal

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

engage in

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the force of workers available

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

meat from a mature domestic sheep

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

and nothing more

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

not used up

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

unusual or striking

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

term of address for a man

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Algy was the only stranger left of all the large party which had dispersed that morning, the few remaining men having gone out to shoot; and to Algy, as an invalid, the roast mutton was of course quite appropriate.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

at the time that

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

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

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

during the time that

From this reading He came back, to make it more remarkable, while the diminished party were still at luncheon, and sat down humbly in the lowest place by the side of the governess to partake of the mutton and rice pudding which Lady Jane thought most appropriate when the family was alone.

which person or people

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was great consternation at Steephill when Somers came back, not indeed so cowed as when he left the Cliff, but still with the aspect more or less of a man who had been beaten and who was extremely surprised to find himself so.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “As you see,” said Sir Charles with a solemnity which he could not shake off.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What luck! without even your lunch!” they cried out--Algy with a roar (the fellow was getting as strong as an elephant) of ridicule and delight.