Chapter XXIII · The Shadows of Death

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

(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 All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “I think I had better go in alone.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “I think I had better go in alone.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

move deeply

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

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From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading “I think I had better go in alone.

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

From this reading “I think I had better go in alone.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

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

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I think I had better go in alone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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 All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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 It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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 Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

and nothing more

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

compacted by ironing

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

cut with a saw

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I think I had better go in alone.

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

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

in the direction of

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Too many may disturb her,” Richard suggested, as, supported by his brother and the Squire, he reached the upper hall and turned towards Dora’s chamber.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

at the time that

From this reading All saw the propriety of this, and so only Jessie was present when Richard first sat down by Dora’s side, and taking her hot hand pressed it between his own, calling her by name and asking if she knew him.

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

From this reading It was a novel sight to see the little procession which half an hour later left Mrs. Markham’s house and moved across the street.

during the time that

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Wrapped in a blanket and reclining in the huge arm-chair which Squire John, his coachman, and Robert West were carrying was Dr. West, while behind him walked his mother, with Johnnie and Jim and Burt and Ben bringing up the rear.