Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

anew

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

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From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

permission to do something

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

a small inlet

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

without deviation

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

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

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

at any time

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

every person

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

moving swiftly

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

the act of departing

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

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

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

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From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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 Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

engage in

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

take in marriage

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

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

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

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

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mr. Selincourt had himself rowed across the river directly the tidings reached him; for he was anxious to offer his congratulations, and to inform Katherine that he had expected it ever since he had been at Roaring Water Portage.

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

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

with suspicion

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Katherine's eyes grew suspiciously dim when he had gone: she was thinking of the day when he had taken her into his confidence about Mary's love affair with Archie Raymond, and she guessed that he had told her on purpose to prevent her putting any belief in the rumours flying about concerning Jervis and Mary.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

precisely as stated

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

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

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

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

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

at the time that

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

which person or people

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

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

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Winter Again Never had there been such excitement in Seal Cove and at Roaring Water Portage as when, following close on the safe return of the _Mary_, the tidings leaked out that Jervis Ferrars was going to marry Katherine Radford.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a very few exceptions everyone was disappointed, for common consent had given him to Mary Selincourt, and Dame Rumour does not care to make mistakes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Some there were who insisted that Mary Selincourt took the news badly, and looked pale for days afterwards; but these were the very wise ones, who always knew everything without any telling, whom nothing surprised, and who were never taken unawares.