Chapter III · Chapter 3

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

any specific behavior

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HAUGHTON AT HOME TO GUY DARRELL.

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From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

possessive form of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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From this reading HAUGHTON AT HOME TO GUY DARRELL.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading HAUGHTON AT HOME TO GUY DARRELL.

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

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

in a joyous manner

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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From this reading HAUGHTON AT HOME TO GUY DARRELL.

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

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HAUGHTON AT HOME TO GUY DARRELL.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

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

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

in the near future

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

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

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

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

From this reading HAUGHTON AT HOME TO GUY DARRELL.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

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

From this reading If Lionel had some secret misgivings as to the result of this interview, they were soon and most happily dispelled.

at the time that

From this reading Thanks to Lionel's activity, the hall was disencumbered--the plants hastily stowed away-the parlour closed on the festive preparations--and the footman in his livery waiting at the door--when Mr. Darrell arrived.

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

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Lionel himself came out and welcomed his benefactor's footstep across the threshold of the home which the generous man had provided for the widow.