Chapter XIX

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

for the reason that

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

put or send forth

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

having made preparations

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

a search for knowledge

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

set afire or burning

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

the Roman god of sleep and dreams

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

an authoritative rule

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

in the near future

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes

From this reading Anne Oglesby tiptoed down the stair side by side with the housekeeper.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She cast a glance of inquiry into the front parlor, where, prone upon a large couch, was Judge Henderson--rendering audible tribute to Morpheus.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

-ing form of “violate” — fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

From this reading "He's violating the town ordinance about the muffler cut-out," said Anne smilingly to the housekeeper.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

in or at the place that

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

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

From this reading AT THE COUNTY JAIL Neither Judge Henderson nor his ward attended church services this Sunday evening, the former because of a certain physical reaction which disposed him to slumber, the latter because she had other plans of her own.

a Caucasian

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

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

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

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 The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The great white house, with its wide flanking grounds, where Judge Henderson had so long lived in somewhat solitary state, was now lighted up from top to bottom; but presently a light in an upper window vanished.