Chapter XII

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

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

later than; following

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

the first light of day

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

extremely well

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a young female

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

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

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

a female domestic

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

not any; not one

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

according to the clock

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

on one occasion

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

an amount of time

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

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

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

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From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, that being done, Jacquette herself appeared from the adjoining room enveloped in her _robe de chamber_ and asked madame how she had slept that night.

from that place or that time

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

a person who changes location

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

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

From this reading The Duchesse de Castellucchio awoke the next morning an hour after daybreak, which, at this late summer period, took place at about five o'clock, and, since it was her intention to set out early that day for Geneva, thence to commence her journey over the St. Bernard, she called out at once to Jacquette to summon her maid.

which person or people

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading A quieter neighbour than Monsieur West next door no traveller need wish to have.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Excellently well," Hortense said, sitting up in her bed, and presenting a charming sight to the girl--who, however, had seen it often enough before--since her long hair streamed down over her lace-adorned night attire until it mingled with the great bear-skin thrown over the bed.