Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

(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 When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

subject to appointment

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

a man of refinement

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

an English coin worth half a penny

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

a rug spread out in front of a fireplace

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

a search for knowledge

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

and nothing more

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

very recently

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

on one occasion

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

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From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

reflecting optimism

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

Identical; not different.

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

in a clever manner

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

make square

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

having a supporting base

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

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From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

dependable

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

a request to be present

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

in a swift manner

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

up to a particular time

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

communicated in words

From this reading The three people standing on the hearthrug turned sharply and two of them uttered cries which betokened pleasure mixed with relief.

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

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

at the time that

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

which person or people

From this reading From it at once descended an elderly gentleman, short, stout, and rosy, who bustled up the steps of the Herapath mansion and appeared to fume and fret until his summons was responded to.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.

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From this reading When the door was opened to him he bustled inside at the same rate, rapped out the inquiry, "Miss Wynne at home?--Miss Wynne at home?" several times without waiting for a reply, and never ceased in his advance to the door of the study, into which he precipitated himself panting and blowing, as if he had run hard all the way from his original starting-point.

but in spite of that

From this reading BENJAMIN HALFPENNY When Barthorpe Herapath left his cousin, Mr. Tertius, and Selwood in company with the newly discovered will, and walked swiftly out of the house and away from Portman Square, he passed without seeing it a quiet, yet smartly appointed coupe brougham which came round the corner from Portman Street and pulled up at the door which Barthorpe had just quitted.