Chapter XI

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

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From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

(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 OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

react verbally

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

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

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

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From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

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

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

divisible by two

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

marked by distress

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

a gay feeling

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

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

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

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

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

and nothing more

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

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From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

immediately past

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

go away from a place

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

not any; not one

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

on one occasion

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

and nothing more

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

past form of “rack” — go at a rack

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

having a supporting base

From this reading My relief, however, was great enough when, in front of Goodford House, I spied Langler standing among the alighting church-party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading During that drive the mere sight of the trees and fields once more brought down my mind from the miracle to the care which had racked it before I had entered the church.

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

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

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

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

at the time that

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

in or at the place that

From this reading Langler, his sister, both of them, were where I did not know; and at another time my fright at a situation so fraught with darkness might have been even madding, but that night my heart was the home of feelings so pious that something of hope healed my fears.

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

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF HALLAM CASTLE When at last a movement was made to leave the church I first assured myself that neither Langler nor Miss Emily was there, then I set out upon the drive back to Goodford somewhat behind the crowd of carriages, no sound now to be heard from all that picnic party which had left Goodford loud with gaiety an hour before.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As I hurried up to him he was just saying to one of the ladies: "I hope you enjoyed the office," but her only answer was: "ah, Mr Langler."