Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

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

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

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

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

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

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

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

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

a youthful male person

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

including all or everything

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

a female human offspring

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

at any time

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

plural of “gillie” — a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

in a gradual manner

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

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

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

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

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

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 What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

great merriment

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

not any; not one

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

compacted by ironing

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

Identical; not different.

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

term of address for a man

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

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

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

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

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

up to a particular time

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

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

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.

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

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had caused so great a change--for at one time Parker's Dew, or Castle De la Mark, as it was called, was noted for its courtly splendour and unbounded hospitality--no one knew.

during the time that

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Valary, known to be as proud as any who had ever borne his name, lived a life of extraordinary seclusion and self-denial.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His servants, who had, at the death of Lady De la Mark, been greatly reduced in number, had gradually become fewer, until every female office was represented by Mrs. Gillies, a old and greatly-attached domestic, while Shadrach Higgs, with his boy Robinson, whom he had pressed into the service, held the same comprehensive post in the other sex.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A few words are needful concerning Sir Valary and his daughter.

a late time of life

From this reading For many years he had banished from his home every sound of mirth, every vestige of social comfort.