Chapter XIII

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT BARNCASTLE HALL.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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From this reading AT BARNCASTLE HALL.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

make right or correct

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

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From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

hold firmly

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading AT BARNCASTLE HALL.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

incapable of failure or error

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

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 it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

United States religious and writer (1915-1968)

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

not any; not one

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

on one occasion

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

and nothing more

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

a human being

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I knew it was you as soon as I saw you.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

in the near future

From this reading "I knew it was you as soon as I saw you.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

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

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."

which person or people

From this reading TOPPLETON'S surmises as to Barncastle's method of receiving him appeared to be correct, for upon his arrival, green umbrella and carpet bag in hand, at the Fenwick Merton station he was met by no less a person than his host himself, who recognized him at once.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I knew it was you," said Barncastle, as he held out his hand to grasp Toppleton's.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your carpet bag, and the fact that you are the only person on the train who travelled first class, were the infallible signs which guided me."