Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

(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 had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

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

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

the act of burning something

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

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From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

past form of “coerce” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

the act of compelling by force of authority

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

the quality of being believable or trustworthy

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

true confidential information

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

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

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

divisible by two

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

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From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

the quality of being holy

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

plural of “inventory” — a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

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From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

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From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

believed likely

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had learnt too the technical details of his work--those rough methods by which men might be coerced, and the high-sounding phrases with which to gild the coercion.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

in or at the place that

From this reading A HOUSE OF LADIES They parted the next day, Dr. Layton to Waverly, where he proposed to sleep on Saturday night, and Ralph to the convent at Rusper.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

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

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had all the saint’s passion for purity, without the charity of his holiness.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading All that morning he had sat side by side with Dr. Layton in the chapter-house, inspecting the books, comparing the possessions of the monastery with the inventories of them, examining witnesses as to the credibility of the lists offered, and making searching enquiries as to whether any land or plate had been sold.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had learnt now how the work was to be done; and he had been equipped for it in a way that not even Dr. Layton himself suspected; for he had been set aflame with that filth-fed fire with which so many hearts were burning at this time.