addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
CRYPTnounUS /krɪpt/
An underground room or vault beneath an ancient building, often used for storage or burials.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
FUNERALnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
Ivar
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From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
Lanfranc
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From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
the act of departing
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
Lorelie
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
Ravenhall
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The servants had retired, leaving them free to indulge in private conversation.
arousing affect
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The space of twenty-four hours had not reconciled her any the more to his presence.
viscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
which person or people
From this reading "To my fair daughter-in-law," said the earl, touching his glass with his lips and bowing to Lorelie, who returned the greeting but coldly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FUNERAL CRYPT On the day following her recognition at Ravenhall Lorelie sat at luncheon with the earl and the viscount.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know that old Lanfranc is dead?" remarked Ivar, addressing his father.
