Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

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

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

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

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

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From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

United States songwriter (1899-1981)

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

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

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

put on clothes

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

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From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

without a fault; in a faultless manner

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

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

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

and nothing more

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

of grammatical gender

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

clean or organized

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

in a nice way

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

no person; not anyone

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

a brief written record

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

approval to do something

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

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From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

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

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

regularly spaced in time

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

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

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Then, Mr. Douglas, a fine-looking blonde man of masculine Scottish type, was made acquainted with his fair client, and with her nominal guardian on the box.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.

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

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

at the time that

From this reading The train had just come in when Squire Carruthers' party arrived at the station, so nicely had he timed his driving.

during the time that

From this reading As there was nobody to hold the horses, he kept his seat, while Coristine, looking faultlessly neat in his town dress, came forward and assisted Miss Carmichael and Marjorie to alight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The Collingwood Arrivals--Coristine Goes to the Post Office--Mr. Perrowne is Funny--Bang's Note and the Lawyer's Fall--Coristine in Hospital--Miss Carmichael Relents--Bangs on the Hunt--The Barber--Mr. Rigby on Wounds--Berry-Picking with the New Arrivals--The Lawyer's Crisis--Matilda's--Miss Carmichael in Charge.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Having asked the former's permission, the lawyer introduced Miss Graves, a young lady not unlike Miss Du Plessis in stature and carriage, but with larger, though handsome, features and lighter complexion.