Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

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

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

deem to be

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

tending to domineer

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

in tiny pieces

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just listen to this, Horatio!"

the act of tarrying

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

hear with intention

From this reading "Just listen to this, Horatio!"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

engage in

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

pertaining to or occurring in the morning

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

common black European thrush

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

a light shade of red

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

existing or coming before

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

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

From this reading "Just listen to this, Horatio!"

possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

being four more than twenty

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading "Good gracious!" cried Mrs. Merle, looking up from the newspaper.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE REVEREND HORATIO MERLE In order to make it clear how Hester of the scarlet cloak (for it was she) happened to be waiting at the lodge gate on the evening of Betty Thompson's arrival, we must go back a little and consider the activities of the Reverend Horatio Merle during the previous twenty-four hours.

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

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was on the morning of the day preceding Hiram Baxter's return and the curate and his wife were lingering over their matutinal repast in the sunny breakfast room of Ipping House.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A nice little clerical man, a pink and puffy little woman; he with finely drawn features and thin side whiskers, she with alert, almost domineering, eyes.