Chapter V

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

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

anew

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

possessive form of “amber” — a deep yellow color

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

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

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

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

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a temporary associate

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

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From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

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From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

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

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

having a high back

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

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

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

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

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

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

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

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

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a room where books are kept

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

without good reason

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

engage in

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

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 Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

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From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

attach to a support

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

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

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

and nothing more

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

above and across; more than

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

a local church community

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

with honesty

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

cause friction

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

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

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

a particular situation

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

for a short time

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

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

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

make steady

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

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

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

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

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading MISCALCULATING A PEER I The little clock that is perched high over the vast fireplace in the library at Burdon House, Mount Street, marks a shade before ten of the evening.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading A gracious lady of many sorrows, as the Vicar of Little Letham parish, in a surprising flight, had named Jane Lady Burdon on the previous Sunday--and rightly named her.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Sorrow has companioned Jane Lady Burdon before; now again is called whence it has lightly slumbered--walks hand in hand with the gentle lady, is her bedfellow, crouches on the hearth beside her as she sits, drooping slightly, in the high-backed chair, fingers enlocked on lap, eyes dimly upon the flames.

which person or people

From this reading Lord Burdon, who has stepped into the dead boy's shoes--(Ah, Sorrow, walk here and here with me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its delicate ticking joins with the fluttering of the flames, and with the steady scratch of Mr. Librarian Amber's pen, to make the only sounds in this dignified apartment with its high-bred air, that has known many a Burdon and that shortly is to acknowledge another bearer of the title and serenely give farewell to the lady seated before the fire.