Chapter IV

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

later than; following

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

brought together in one place

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S TESTIMONY.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a movement into or inward

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

at any time

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a social unit living together

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a boy or man

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a female heir

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

located, suited for, or taking place within a building

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

excessively mournful

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

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From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S TESTIMONY.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading "After me, William?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

according to the clock

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S TESTIMONY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S TESTIMONY.

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

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

in or at the place that

From this reading About ten o'clock at night Hugo Luttrell was seen entering the courtyard at the back of the house, where keepers, grooms, and indoor servants were collected in a group, discussing in low tones the event of the day.

which person or people

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

belonging to which person

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Hugo, sir, there's been many inquiries after you," he began in a lugubrious tone of voice.

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

From this reading Seeing these persons, he seemed inclined to go back by the way that he had come; but the butler--an old Englishman who had been in the Luttrell family before Edward Luttrell ever thought of marrying a Scotch heiress and settling for the greater part of every year at Netherglen--this said butler, whose name was William Whale, caught sight of the young fellow and accosted him by name.