Chapter V

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

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "IN THE ALL-GOLDEN AFTERNOON."

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From this reading "IN THE ALL-GOLDEN AFTERNOON."

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From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

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

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

representing or accommodating the entire length

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

death of a person

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

prudent

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

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

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Wornock was at home.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading "IN THE ALL-GOLDEN AFTERNOON."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Wornock was at home.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

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

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

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

From this reading "IN THE ALL-GOLDEN AFTERNOON."

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

someone who visits

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading Mrs. Wornock was at home.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The hall door stood wide open to the sunlight, sufficiently guarded by that splendid brute, the St. Bernard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

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

From this reading A middle-aged footman in the sober Wornock livery came at the sound of the bell, the St. Bernard watching the visitor with grave but friendly eyes, and evidently perfectly aware of his respectability.

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

From this reading A slow and solemn butler now appeared upon the scene, and led the way to a corridor which opened out of the hall; and at the end of this corridor, like Vandyke's famous portrait of Charles the First at Warwick Castle, the full-length portrait of a young man in a hunting-coat looked Allan Carew in the face.