Chapter XXII

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

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

(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 Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

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

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading THE HENS AND THE DUCKLING.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

out of bed

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

flesh of a young domestic duck

From this reading THE HENS AND THE DUCKLING.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

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From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

divisible by two

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

having made preparations

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading THE HENS AND THE DUCKLING.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

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

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

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

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

showing curiosity

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

go away from a place

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

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

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

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

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

according to the clock

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

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

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

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From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

certainty based on past experience

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

move an implement through

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading THE HENS AND THE DUCKLING.

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

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

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

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

at the time that

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

in or at the place that

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

which person or people

From this reading Hours of sunshine and morning light are over even in August before seven o’clock, which was the earliest hour at which Lady Stanton’s servants, who were all “so kind” to her, began to stir.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

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

From this reading They kept earlier hours at Penninghame, where Geoff managed to get a dog-cart, with an inquisitive driver, who recognised, and would fain have discovered what brought him from home at that hour.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was still early, and Stanton, so easy-going and leisurely a house, was not yet astir when Geoff got home.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man, however, first took leave of his little companion, whom he deposited safely at the door of the old hall, which was already open, and where they parted with mutual vows of reliance and faith in each other.