Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

later than; following

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

move deeply

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

set up or found

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

the back of a horse

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

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

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

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

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

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

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

a female domestic

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

pertaining to or occurring in the morning

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

with low volume

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

express in speech

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

express in words

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

a special situation

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

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

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

precisely as stated

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

look attentively

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

at the time that

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the day when Marlow returned to the Court, as it was called.

in or at the place that

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

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

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

which person or people

From this reading Marlow looked at his watch, then at the gravelled space before the house, where his own horse was being led up and down by his groom, and a stranger who had come with him was sitting quietly on horseback, as if waiting for him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The butler informed him that Miss Emily was not down--a very unusual thing with her, as she was exceedingly matutinal in her habits; but he found, on inquiry, that she had sat up with her mother during the greater part of the night.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Will you tell her maid to go up and inform her that I am here, and wish to speak with her immediately, as I have business which calls me to London without delay."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I fear," said Marlow, after a moment's musing, "I must disturb your young lady.