Chapter IX

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

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

later than; following

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

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

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

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

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

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

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

without deviation

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

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

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

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

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The letter was from Lisa.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

in a gradual manner

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

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

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

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

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The letter was from Lisa.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

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

From this reading The letter was from Lisa.

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

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

plural of “questioner” — someone who asks a question

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

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

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

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

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “THOUGH LOVE, AND LIFE, AND DEATH SHOULD COME AND GO.”

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

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

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

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

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

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

during the time that

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vansittart tore open the blank envelope under one of the lamps at the back of the vestibule, while the crowd about the doors was gradually melting away, and the question “Cab or carriage?” was being asked, often with a sad want of discrimination on the part of the questioners.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was in English, mixed with little phrases in Italian, badly spelt and badly written, but quite plain enough for him to read.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I knew you directly,” she wrote, “and your face brought back the past--that dreadful night, and all I suffered after the of him death.