Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

in actual fact

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

(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 Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

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

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

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From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

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From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

a very small circular shape

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

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

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

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

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

not any; not one

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

in the near future

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

carry out

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading So Dot entered, and was presently embraced by Mrs. Errol and invited to take tea with her in the conservatory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It was something of a disappointment to be met by old Dimsdale with the intelligence that her ladyship was very tired and resting.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

in the direction of

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

past form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading Baronford had done its humble best towards providing itself with a Town Hall, had in fact transcended all expectations, and Dot was in high spirits in consequence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

precisely as stated

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

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

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

which person or people

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT It was a very cheery Dot Waring who ran across the wet fields that afternoon to the Manor to acquaint Lady Carfax with the gratifying intelligence that the proceeds of the great entertainment at which she had so kindly assisted actually amounted to close upon thirty pounds.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He added, seeing Dot's face fall, that Mrs. Errol was spending a few days at the Manor and would no doubt be very pleased to see her.