used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
any thing at all
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
arm-chair
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From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
Blacklaw
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From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
breakfasted
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From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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CheviotnounUS /ˈʃeviət/
hardy hornless sheep of the Cheviot Hills noted for its short thick wool
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
Derwentwater
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From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading VI.--HOW CHARLES RADCLYFFE JOINED THE EARL AT THE HUT.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “He hears something,” observed Dame Blacklaw.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
HOW
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From this reading VI.--HOW CHARLES RADCLYFFE JOINED THE EARL AT THE HUT.
temporary military shelter
From this reading VI.--HOW CHARLES RADCLYFFE JOINED THE EARL AT THE HUT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading VI.--HOW CHARLES RADCLYFFE JOINED THE EARL AT THE HUT.
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 He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “He hears something,” observed Dame Blacklaw.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
RADCLYFFE
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From this reading VI.--HOW CHARLES RADCLYFFE JOINED THE EARL AT THE HUT.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “He hears something,” observed Dame Blacklaw.
not in physical motion
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
precisely as stated
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
at the time that
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
which person or people
From this reading He next occupied himself in examining some papers which he carried in a small portfolio, and was still thus employed when Cheviot, who had never left him, suddenly raised his head, and gave a low growl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |AFTER slumbering tranquilly for three or four hours in the arm-chair Lord Derwentwater roused himself, and breakfasted with a very good appetite on the simple fare provided for him by Dame Blacklaw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it did not appear likely that anything more would be seen of him.
