Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading "It's been a weary while, but it's come."

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

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It's been a weary while, but it's come."

clothing in general

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

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

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

to come or go into

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

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

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

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From this reading "It's been a weary while, but it's come."

fasten with a latch

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "The Lord's day has come," he muttered, dragging him in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

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

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

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

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

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

From this reading Richard Vont, as though he had been sitting there listening for the raising of the latch, was on his feet before David could enter the sitting room.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading "It's been a weary while, but it's come."

during the time that

From this reading "It's been a weary while, but it's come."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

in a curious and questioning manner

From this reading David threw off his overcoat in silence, and the old man looked wonderingly at his clothes.

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From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You've been taking your dinner up with them--at the house?" he asked.