Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

offering or expressing apology

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

dearly loved

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

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

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

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

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

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

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

a room where books are kept

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

as might be expected

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

easily agitated

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

according to the clock

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading A CHANGE OF PLANS.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

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

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

term of address for a man

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

following in time or order

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

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

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He had been naturally much upset by the excitement of the night; and want of rest had made him irritable.

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

From this reading It was twelve o'clock on the morning subsequent to the fire, and Sir Jasper, seated in his favourite easy chair in the library, had composed himself sufficiently to glance at the news in the morning's paper.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

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

From this reading For several hours he had not known whether his home would be entirely burnt down or not, and he had spent a time of much anxiety, for every stone in the walls of the Moat House was dear to him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "IF you please, Sir Jasper, Miss Tillotson's here, and is asking to see you," said Mrs. Mallock, in a nervous, apologetic tone.