Chapter III

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

later than; following

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

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

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

brought into existence

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading THE CABINET OF SCINDIA.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

set up or found

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

fasten with a hook

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

immediately past

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

fasten with a lock

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

come to pass

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CABINET OF SCINDIA.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

above and across; more than

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

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From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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From this reading THE CABINET OF SCINDIA.

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From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

unusual or striking

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

used as intensifiers

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading THE CABINET OF SCINDIA.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

up to a particular time

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

precisely as stated

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

in a vivid manner

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

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

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Prepared for what?

at the time that

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

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From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

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

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading In the latter's desk he found the key--one of very curious workmanship, and as he put it into the lock a singular sense of some great and impending evil--a sense which had never impressed itself upon him so vividly before--came over him, and seemed to whisper to him to be prepared!

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Expected though his father's death had been, by Roland, the shock of the event when it did occur, was so great, that it was not until two days after the funeral, and when his legal agents and advisers, Messrs. Hook and Crook, writers to Her Majesty's Signet, came to consult him on certain matters concerning the estate, that he bethought him of the old cabinet found by the Royals in Scindia's fortress, and he sprang up with a start to execute the last commands of his father the old Colonel.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yes, Roland felt himself, most terribly alone now--far from the merry mess and the daily companionship of his brother officers, in that great old mansion, wherein for centuries generations of his ancestors were born and had died, and which stood amid such wild and desolate, yet beautiful scenery.