Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

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From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

lacking funds

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

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From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "That's precisely what I feared!" he exclaimed.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "That's precisely what I feared!" he exclaimed.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

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

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

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

From this reading "That's precisely what I feared!" he exclaimed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

not any; not one

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "That's precisely what I feared!" he exclaimed.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

past form of “rename” — assign a new name to

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

past form of “repaint” — paint again

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

move upward

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

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From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

term of address for a man

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

in the near future

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading "Of course, if she's been hurriedly repainted and renamed, she stands a fair chance of getting away.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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From this reading "That's precisely what I feared!" he exclaimed.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

up to a particular time

From this reading Sir Cresswell listened eagerly, and in silence, until Copplestone described the return of the _Pike_; at that he broke his silence.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

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

From this reading But Sir Cresswell Oliver and Mr. Petherton knew that there was no time to be lost, and as soon as Audrey had been restored to and carried off by her mother to Mrs. Greyle's room, they summoned Vickers and Copplestone to a private parlour and demanded their latest news.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "That's precisely what I feared!" he exclaimed.

which person or people

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE SQUIRE Such of the folk of the "Angel" hotel--a night porter, a waiter, a chamber-maid--as were up and about that grey morning, wondered why the two old gentlemen who had arrived from London the day before should rise from their beds to hold a secret and mysterious conference with the three young ones who, with a charming if tired-looking young lady, drove up before the city clocks had struck six.