Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

later than; following

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She turned towards the town as she spoke, and Mr. Huntley entered the office.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

a district in southwestern Scotland

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

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

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

and nothing more

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

engage in

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

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

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

on one occasion

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

and nothing more

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

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

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She turned towards the town as she spoke, and Mr. Huntley entered the office.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

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

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

arousing affect

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

in the direction of

From this reading She turned towards the town as she spoke, and Mr. Huntley entered the office.

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

From this reading She turned towards the town as she spoke, and Mr. Huntley entered the office.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

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

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “I would offer to go back there with you, but I am on my way to make some calls.”

but in spite of that

From this reading He had only just arrived at Helstonleigh; had not yet been home; but he explained that he wished to give at once a word of pleasant news to Constance Channing of her father and mother, and, on his way to the Boundaries, was calling on Mr. Galloway.

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

From this reading Shaking hands with Lady Augusta Yorke as she turned out of Mr. Galloway’s office, was Mr. Huntley.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You will find Miss Channing at my house,” said Lady Augusta, after some warm inquiries touching Mr. and Mrs. Channing.