Chapter IV · Chapter 4

quickly and without warning

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

later than; following

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading The old countess, however, arrived, and interrupted him.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

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

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

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

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

the act of conquering

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The old countess, however, arrived, and interrupted him.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

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From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

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

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The old countess, however, arrived, and interrupted him.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The old countess, however, arrived, and interrupted him.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

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

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

a particular point in time

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

the next day

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading The old countess, however, arrived, and interrupted him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

by chance

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

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

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

precisely as stated

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

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

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went away abruptly, promising to come on the morrow;--but on the morrow he never came.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had told him that she was solitary and unhappy; and after that what else could he have done but ask her to be his wife?

at the time that

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Conquering Hero Comes The reader will perhaps remember that when Lizzie Eustace was told that her aunt was down-stairs Frank Greystock was with her, and that he promised to return on the following day to hear the result of the interview.

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

From this reading Had Lady Linlithgow not come at that very moment Frank would probably have asked his rich cousin to be his wife.