Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was afternoon, a dull and livid afternoon.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

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

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It was afternoon, a dull and livid afternoon.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

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From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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

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From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

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

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was afternoon, a dull and livid afternoon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading It was afternoon, a dull and livid afternoon.

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

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

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

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

a course of conduct

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

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From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

term of address for a man

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

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

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

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

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

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From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Clouds had come down too near to London, and thunder lurked behind them.

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

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 HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

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

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

during the time that

From this reading Carriages were driving up, and the butler was constantly ushering visitors into the vast sombre hall, while a footman kept escorting this or that arrival up the gravel path among the laurel bushes.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

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From this reading HOW THEY ALL WENT TO THE HOUSE IN REGENT'S PARK The little door in the wall of Sir William Gouldesbrough's old Georgian house stood wide open.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Never at any time a cheerful place, the old walled house of the scientist to-day wore its most depressing aspect.