Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

on foot; walking

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

in good time

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

propose a payment

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

cooked in hot water

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

a youthful male person

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

eat an early morning meal

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

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

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

the act of searching for food and provisions

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

having decorative ruffles or frills

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

a young female

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

a farewell remark

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

excessively quick

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WITHOUT PILLARS.

a social unit living together

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

possessive form of “lance” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

according to the clock

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

and nothing more

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading THE HOUSE WITHOUT PILLARS.

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

except for; apart from

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

to move hurriedly

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

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

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE WITHOUT PILLARS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

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

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

create by training and teaching

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

which person or people

From this reading 'And who save she could soothe the boy, Or turn his tears to tears of joy?'

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

From this reading Then a message came that mother must see the sweet girl to bid her good-bye; and Wilmet was dragged up to find the paddy good-natured face in bed, in an immense frilled nightcap, whence two horn-like curl-papers protruded.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE HOUSE WITHOUT PILLARS.

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

From this reading _Samuel Rogers._ Lance's train was at six o'clock, and that by which the sisters were to return to Bexley so little later, that they would await it at the station, so the household was betimes more or less afoot.

but in spite of that

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.

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

From this reading There was a frenzied scramble of maids and young ladies in hasty toilette; yet breakfast was only forthcoming by personal exertion on the part of the Captain, who made the coffee, boiled the eggs, and sent his brother foraging into the kitchen.