Chapter XI

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

serving as an essential component

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

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

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

set up or found

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

the act of departing

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

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

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He hurried down before the footman to get to the carriage-door, and hand the ladies out.

a human being

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

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

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

move stealthily

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

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

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

in the direction of

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading He had seen them several times since that day when Lady Lindores, unused to deception, had allowed the secret to slip from her.

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

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

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

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

at the time that

From this reading John Erskine was on the steps leading to the great central entrance when the carriage from Lindores drove up at the door.

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

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.

which person or people

From this reading And he had accustomed himself to the fact that Millefleurs, who was in person and aspect so little alarming, but in other ways the most irresistible of rivals, was in full possession of the field before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not by chance that he found himself there, for he was aware of the intended visit; and with the sombre attraction which the sight of a rival and an adversary has for a man, felt himself drawn towards the scene in which an act of this drama in which his happiness was involved, was going on.