Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

later than; following

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In the morning he breakfasted alone.

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

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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From this reading In the morning he breakfasted alone.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

only a very short time before

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading In the morning he breakfasted alone.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

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

From this reading In the morning he breakfasted alone.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning he breakfasted alone.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He went with his teeth set.

a male human offspring

From this reading MOTHER AND SON.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

that is looked for

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He went with his teeth set.

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

From this reading In the morning he breakfasted alone.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

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

From this reading Within half an hour, however, a message was brought him, requesting his presence in her ladyship's dressing-room.

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

From this reading He went with his teeth set.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A son with a different sort of mother, might then have sought her in her bedroom; but John had never within his memory seen his mother in her bedroom, and after what lie had heard the night before, could hardly be inclined to go there to her now.