Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

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

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

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From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

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From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

set up or found

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

in a gradual manner

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

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

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

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

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

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

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

only a very short time before

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

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

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

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

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

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

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

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

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

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

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The name hardly described the room, for it had always been more of a gun-room than a study.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

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

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.

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

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

at the time that

From this reading WEST AND EAST Durrance found his body-servant waiting up for him when he had come across the fields to his own house of "Guessens."

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

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

during the time that

From this reading He sat for some while in his chair and then began to walk gently about the room in the dark.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading There were many cups and goblets scattered about the room, which Durrance had won in his past days.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can turn the lights out and go to bed," said Durrance, and he walked through the hall into his study.