Chapter VI

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From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

later than; following

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

something written by one's own hand

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

the specified day of the month

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

the act of departing

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

a form of address for a man

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

not in physical motion

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading SUDDEN TIDINGS.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

information about recent and important events

From this reading SUDDEN TIDINGS.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading There was no especial need for them to hurry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Under these circumstances, Mrs. Carlyon decided that a week could not be more pleasantly spent than in Paris, after which they could still afford two or three days in London before going down to Norfolk.

at the time that

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Mrs. Carlyon and Miss Winter reached Paris, on their way home, on the 18th of May.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

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

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading They had received a letter from Mr. Denison--written, as usual, by Hubert Stone, but signed with the Squire's inimitable autograph--a few days previously, in which the 1st of June was named as the date when Ella would be looked for at Heron Dyke; and it was further intimated that the Squire would like to see Mrs. Carlyon at the same time.