Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

(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 He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

expected hopefully

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

in a brisk manner

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

a room used for dining

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

a man of refinement

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

the act of departing

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

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

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

a large and imposing house

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

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

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

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

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

in the near future

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

and nothing more

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

clearly and explicitly stated

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

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

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

not in physical motion

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

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

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

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

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

one whose business is the management of funerals

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

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

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

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

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He reported that all was going on as well as could be expected, though the patient still remained in an unconscious state.

at the time that

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

in or at the place that

From this reading A telegram had reached Laurence early in the afternoon, informing him that "Nurse arrives nine to-night," and at precisely the hour specified in the message a cab drew up at the outside gate of the Manse, and presently a tall cadaverous individual in sombre garments, that somehow suggested the undertaker, was ushered into the dining-room, where supper and Laurence awaited him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MAN FROM BURTON'S Doctor Bathurst visited the house a second time on the day following that when the Squire met with his injury.

an affirmative

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "The--ahem--gentleman from Burton's!" said the young man as the nurse-detective stepped briskly into the room.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Between yourself and me, yes; to others simply Potter, a qualified nurse," was the new-comer's reply.