Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

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

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

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

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

a human female employed to do housework

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

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

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

the state of being carelessly or partially dressed

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

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From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

a message received and understood

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

cut with a saw

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

take the place or move into the position of

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

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

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

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

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.

plural of “trojan” — a native of ancient Troy

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

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

From this reading Later in the day, a van-load of furniture arrived, though "The Bower" was already furnished; but, as Miss Limpenny said, in all these matters of comfort and refinement, "there are degrees."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading HOW CERTAIN TROJANS CLIMBED A WALL OUT OF CURIOSITY; AND OF A CHARWOMAN THAT COULD GIVE NO INFORMATION.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

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

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Meanwhile, curiosity in Troy was beating its wings against the closed doors of "The Bower."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Miss Limpenny, in _deshabille_ (but at a decent distance from the window), saw them arrive, and called Lavinia to look, with the result that within two minutes the sisters had satisfied themselves as to which was the cook, which the parlour-maid, and which the kitchen-maid.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The early morning train next day brought three domestics to supplement the youth in buttons, and supplant the charwoman.