Chapter XL · A Silent Farewell

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

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

(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 Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

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

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

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

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

a youthful male person

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

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

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

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

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

divisible by two

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

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

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

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

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

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

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

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

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

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

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

incapable of change

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

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

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

plural of “lobby” — a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

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From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

go across or through

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

located far away spatially

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

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

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

express in speech

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

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

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

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

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

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

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

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

From this reading At Noulton Farm each day was like its brother.

at the time that

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.

during the time that

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

in a wistful manner

From this reading They eyed one another wistfully, but dared not speak.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Inflexible hours, inflexible duties, all proceeded with a regimental punctuality.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading At meals not a word was spoken, and while the master of the house was in it, all conversation was carried on, even in remote rooms, in an undertone.

a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor

From this reading Our little friend used to see the workhouse boy at prayers, morning and evening, and occasionally to pass his pale disquieted face on the stairs or lobbies when his duties brought him there.