Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

later than; following

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a youthful male person

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

a young person of either sex

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

in a clever manner

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

not to your liking

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

on a floor below

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

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

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

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

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

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

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

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

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

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

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

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

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

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

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

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

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

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

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

out of fashion

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

and nothing more

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

above and across; more than

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

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

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

on the contrary

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

manifest or bring back

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

carry out

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

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

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

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

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

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

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

latticework used to support climbing plants

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

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

From this reading Fortunately, from the two conspirators' point of view, there were only old-fashioned stables at Old Place, and Radmore's car was kept in the village in a barn which had been cleverly transformed by the blacksmith into a rough garage.

during the time that

From this reading While he dressed, and, indeed, after he joined the boy downstairs, he had puzzled over Timmy--over the mixture of cruelty and kindness the child had shown that evening.

which person or people

From this reading It was somewhat disagreeable to reflect how he, Radmore, who rather prided himself on his knowledge of human nature, had been taken in.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading However long Radmore lives, he will never forget that strange drive through the autumn night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could not but recall, with a feeling of discomfort, the simple, innocent way in which the boy had explained why he wanted to take his cat, Josephine, into the drawing-room--really to do a kindness to the mistress of The Trellis House!