Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

how long something has existed

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

possessive form of “augusta” — the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

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

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

being one more than seven

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

divisible by two

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

the ordinal number of fifty in counting order

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

a man of refinement

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

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

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

someone who asks a question

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

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

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

cooked in steam

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was the Earl of Carrick, brother to Lady Augusta Yorke, and much resembling her--a pleasant, high cheek-boned, easy face, betraying more of good humour than of high or keen intellect, and nothing of pride.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

in the direction of

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

create by training and teaching

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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

From this reading On a fine afternoon in August--and the month was now drawing towards its close--the 2.25 train from London steamed into the station at Helstonleigh, eight minutes behind time, and came to a standstill.

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

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

which person or people

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Amongst the passengers who alighted, was a gentleman of middle age, as it is called--in point of fact, he had entered his fiftieth year, as the peerage would have told any curious inquirer.

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

From this reading As he stepped out of a first-class carriage, several eyes were drawn towards him, for he was of notable height, towering above every one; even above Roland Yorke, who was of good height himself, and stood on the platform waiting for him.

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

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The pride of the young Yorkes was sometimes talked of in Helstonleigh, but it came from their father’s side, not from Lady Augusta’s.