Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

(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 The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

divisible by two

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

at any time

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

give expression to

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

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From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

a farewell remark

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

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

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

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

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

in an impressive manner

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

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

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

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

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

something you have to do

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

earlier in time

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

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From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

put a saddle on

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

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From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

carry out

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

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

From this reading Ralph was at his best on such occasions, genial and natural, and showed a pleasing interest in the girths of the two horses, and the exact strapping of the couple of bags that Chris was to take with him.

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

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

which person or people

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading His own man, too, Mr. Morris, who had been with him ever since he had come to London, was to ride with Chris, at his master’s express wish; stay with him in the guest-house that night, and return with the two horses and a precise report the next morning.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE ARRIVAL AT LEWES Ralph relented as the month drew on, and was among those who wished Chris good-bye on the afternoon of the July day on which he was to present himself at Lewes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The servants were all drawn up at the back of the terrace against the hall, watching Ralph, even more than his departing brother, with the fascinated interest that the discreet and dignified friend of Cromwell always commanded.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You have the hares for my Lord Prior,” he said impressively, looking at the game that was hanging head downwards from the servant’s saddle.