Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

aroused to action

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

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From this reading Clare went to bed, but not to sleep.

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From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

carefully weighed

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

the act of departing

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

an expectation

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

at a previous time

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

set up or found

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

a young female

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

a female domestic

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

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

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Clare went to bed, but not to sleep.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

get by special effort

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

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

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

term of address for a man

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Clare went to bed, but not to sleep.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

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

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

in a timorous and trepid manner

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Above stairs there was the same restlessness and sense of uneasy expectancy.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

precisely as stated

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

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

From this reading That night was never forgotten by any one at "The Flutes."

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

From this reading Clare went to bed, but not to sleep.

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

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

which person or people

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Down in the servants' hall they prolonged their departure for bed to a very late hour, and then crept, timorously, to their rooms; they were extravagant with the electric light, and dared Benham's anger in order to secure a little respite from terrible darkness.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Stories were recalled of Sir Jeremy's kindness and good nature, and much speculation was indulged in as to his successor--the cook recalled her early youth and an engagement with a soldier that aroused such sympathy in her hearers that she fraternised, unexpectedly, with Clare's maid--a girl who had formerly been considered "haughty," but was now found to be agreeable and pleasant.