used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
in addition
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
subject to appointment
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
Bolton
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From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
curtseynoun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
wanted intensely
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
Fleetwood
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From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
destroyed or killed
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
a female domestic
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
maid-servant
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From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
and nothing more
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
a form of address for a man
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
one of four equal parts
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
Scriven
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From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
express in speech
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
make square
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About a quarter of an hour before the time appointed, Mr. Scriven entered the door of his sister's house in ---- Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
at the time that
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The door was opened by a maid-servant, for Lady Fleetwood always took her own man with her: one of Maria's had also gone with the carriage, and the rest were at Bolton Park.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir--I know," replied the maid, with a curtsey; "her ladyship told me before she went away."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "More fool she," thought Mr. Scriven, as the maid opened the door of the dining-room and showed him in; but he judged that a rejoinder was requisite, and therefore he said-- "When the man comes, you will be so good as not to say that your lady is out, but merely ask him to walk straight in here.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Scriven was generally as taciturn and dry towards servants as towards associates; but on this occasion, as he was going a little out of his usual track, he thought fit to say-- "I know your mistress is absent; but she desired me to speak with a man who is coming to see her this morning at twelve."
