Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

later than; following

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

(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 When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

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

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

having lost your job

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

producing no result or effect

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

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

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a message received and understood

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

immediately past

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

in a yearning manner

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

absolutely essential

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

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

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

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

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

in or at or to some place

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That was a necessary precaution, but it did not need Dawfield's hesitating information about time tables to convince him that it was almost futile.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

a shaky motion

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

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

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

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

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

at the time that

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

in or at the place that

From this reading After doing this Barrant returned to the empty lounge, where Mrs. Pendleton sat in partial darkness with tearful face.

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

From this reading The later of the two trains by which Sisily might have fled from Cornwall had reached London and discharged its passengers somewhere about the time that Mr. Peter Portgartha, in the depth of the rumbling wagonette, was paying his tribute to shrinking female modesty as exhibited on Mousehole rocks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Barrant learnt from the trembling lips of Mrs. Pendleton that she had not seen her niece since that morning, his first step was to get Sisily's full description, and call up Dawfield on the hotel telephone with instructions to have all the railway stations between Penzance and London warned to look out for her.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading All the other guests had retired, and a lurking porter yawned longingly in the passage, waiting for an opportunity to put out the last of the lights and get to bed.