Chapter VII

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

past form of “arraign” — call before a court to answer an indictment

From this reading WINTHROP IS SUMMARILY ARRAIGNED.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

a room used for dining

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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From this reading DR.

divisible by two

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

to a considerable degree

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

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

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

requiring attention or action

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

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

From this reading WINTHROP IS SUMMARILY ARRAIGNED.

and nothing more

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

a particular point in time

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

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

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

be seated

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

without delay; in a summary manner

From this reading WINTHROP IS SUMMARILY ARRAIGNED.

doomed to extinction

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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

From this reading A moment later the door was thrown open, there was the sound of a little commotion, and Dr. Winthrop knew—even before the servant appeared at the dining-room door, and announced “Madame Winthrop, Miss Winthrop”—that his mother and sister had arrived.

accept gladly

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

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

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

which person or people

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading That same evening, just as Dr. Winthrop and his wife were ready to sit down to their dinner, they were startled by a pealing, imperative ring of the hall bell.

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From this reading WINTHROP IS SUMMARILY ARRAIGNED.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He immediately went out to greet them, followed by Salome, who longed to give them a cordial and loving welcome, although her heart had sunk heavily as they were announced, for she was in doubt as to how they would receive her.