Chapter XXI

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

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

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading ON THE WAY TO HOUGHTON CASTLE.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

(of clothing) fastened by lapping one edge of the front well over the other usually with a double row of buttons

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

in a grievous manner

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)

From this reading ON THE WAY TO HOUGHTON CASTLE.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

a short coat

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

and nothing more

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

not any; not one

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WAY TO HOUGHTON CASTLE.

on one occasion

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

past form of “scandalize” — strike with disgust or revulsion

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

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

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO HOUGHTON CASTLE.

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

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO HOUGHTON CASTLE.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

create by training and teaching

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

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

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE WAY TO HOUGHTON CASTLE.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

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

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

during the time that

From this reading Clara had been left to her own devices while preparing for her journey, and the antique attendant who had been sent to protect her was grievously scandalized by the jaunty little sailor's hat and double-breasted jacket which she had selected for her travelling costume.

which person or people

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Clara watched him with some interest, and more than once caught a glance from his fine eyes as they wandered from the pages of his novel and dwelt upon her own bright face.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But the woman had been bred to almost abject subservience, and had no idea of venturing upon spoken criticism or advice.

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

From this reading At the junction of the railroad where Margaret changed cars for London, a young man, who had just arrived by the train, took the seat left vacant, and arranged himself comfortably for a protracted journey.