Chapter III

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

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

in the past

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

being eight more than forty

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

death of a person

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

and nothing more

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER.

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

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

and nothing more

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

compacted by ironing

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

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

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

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

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

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

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Haggard looked pale and weary, and well he might, for he had gone straight to Monte Carlo and had come straight back, stopping only forty-eight hours there, just time enough to lay Lucy Warrender in her grave.

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

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.

a late time of life

From this reading Mrs. Haggard and her husband, both in deep mourning, sat in the special boudoir at Walls End Castle which had been furnished and set apart for his grand-nephew's wife on her first arrival years ago by old Lord Pit Town.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading He had been astonished at the determined manner in which Georgie pressed this arrangement upon him; he yielded, though with a bad grace.

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

From this reading He had not gone alone; at his wife's insistance he had taken the young Lucius with him.