Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading A DANGEROUS ALLIANCE.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

anew

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading A DANGEROUS ALLIANCE.

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

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A DANGEROUS ALLIANCE.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

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

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

a man of refinement

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

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

From this reading He knocked at the door and waited.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He knocked at the door and waited.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

having no leaves

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

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

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

term of address for a man

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

closely encircling

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He knocked at the door and waited.

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

From this reading In the afternoon of the day following that on which Sir Reginald paid a visit to Victor Carrington, the latter gentleman presented himself at the door of Hilton House.

a Caucasian

From this reading There had been a heavy fall of snow, and the park-like grounds surrounding Madame Durski's abode had an almost fairy-like appearance, the tracery of the leafless trees defined by the snow that had lodged on every branch, the undulating lawn one bed of pure white.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The frost had again set in, and this time with more than usual severity.