Chapter XIX · _In the Crypt_

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

Having no one else present.

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

by open declaration

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a wild or unrefined state

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

destroyed or killed

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

praise vociferously

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a message received and understood

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

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

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

and nothing more

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

professing to be qualified

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

in the recent past

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

a member of a senate

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

possessive form of “sherman” — United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

following in time or order

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

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

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the influence of the genial American, and with the Duke himself in a more expansive mood, dinner and the subsequent reunion in the tapestry-room had been prolonged later than recently, and the chiming clock on the mantelpiece tinkled out the hour of midnight as the Senator put the question:

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

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

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading He proceeded, however, to temper the crudity of the remark with the information that the lady in question was staying in London for the season, professed to hail from Chicago, and was reputed wealthy.

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

From this reading The General started, but affected a carelessness which he was far from feeling in the trite reply that "Goodness only knew."

which person or people

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Late on the evening of Senator Sherman’s arrival at Prior’s Tarrant he was alone with General Sadgrove in the smoking-room, the Duke of Beaumanoir and Forsyth having avowedly gone up to bed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Who the dickens is that Talmage Eglinton woman, Jem?"