Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

later than; following

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

a quantity of money

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

react verbally

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

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

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

a youthful male person

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

take exception to

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

carefully weighed

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

divisible by two

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

the act of departing

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

not any; not one

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

above and across; more than

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

at breakneck speed

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

with speed

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

in the recent past

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

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

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

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

From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

without interruption

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

not necessary

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

up to a particular time

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

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

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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From this reading THE ADMIRAL’S ADVICE.—THE CHALLENGE TO THE VAMPYRE.—THE NEW SERVANT AT THE HALL.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading The violent ringing of the bell continued uninterruptedly until at length George volunteered to answer it.

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

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

(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 Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

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

From this reading To be sure, she sent a boy for her money afterwards, which may be considered a great act of condescension.

which person or people

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Suspecting, then, this state of things, George himself hastened to the gate, and, being not over well pleased at the continuous and unnecessary ringing which was kept up at it, he opened it quickly, and cried, with more impatience, by a vast amount, than was usual with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The fact was, that now there was no servant at all in the place for, after the one who had recently demanded of Henry her dismissal had left, the other was terrified to remain alone, and had precipitately gone from the house, without even going through the ceremony of announcing her intention to do so.