Chapter XXV

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

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

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

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

take into custody

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

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

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

having the place or position changed

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

emanating from God

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

the state of containing nothing

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

divisible by two

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

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

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

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From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

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

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

impressive in appearance

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

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

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

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

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

not any; not one

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

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

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

above and across; more than

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

a shaky motion

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

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

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

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

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

in a softened tone

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

plural of “supposition” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

propel through the air

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

having come into contact

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

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

From this reading No house could be more agitated and disturbed than was Greyshott on the night of Lady Piercey’s funeral.

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

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

in or at the place that

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

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

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The impression, however, on such an occasion is generally one of subdued quiet and gloom--an arrest of life; whereas the great house was quivering with fears and suppositions, with the excitement of a struggle which nobody could see the end of, or divine how it should turn.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading That event, indeed, was enough to throw a heavy cloud over the dwelling, where the imperious old lady had filled so large a place, that the mere emptiness, where her distinct and imposing figure was withdrawn, touched the imagination, even if it did not touch the heart.

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

From this reading The servants were in a ferment, some of them expecting dismissal; others agreed that under new sway, such as seemed to threaten, Greyshott would not be a place for them.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading The scene in the housekeeper’s room, where the heads of the female department sat together dismayed, and exchanged presentiments and resolutions, was tragic in its intensity of alarm and wrath.