(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
react verbally
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
lacking funds
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE BROTHERS' MEETING.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
Grosvenor
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From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE BROTHERS' MEETING.
Montalban
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From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
not any; not one
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
not one, and not any
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
be obedient to
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
on one occasion
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
make square
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Bruce roused himself as the conveyance stopped at the door of Mrs. Montalban.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROTHERS' MEETING.
up to a particular time
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
Trevors
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From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading No light shone in the hall, all was shut up; and the driver stood clapping his arms to keep out the cold, until some sleepy lackey should rouse himself to obey the unwelcome summons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the coming of the Trevors was unexpected, none of the servants were likely to be up to answer at once the summons of the bell.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With drowsy driver and weary horse, the cab rolled slowly on, till at length the rumble of its wheels broke the stillness of aristocratic Grosvenor Square.
