Chapter XXXIV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

in addition

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BELONGINGS.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BELONGINGS.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

at any time

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

set up or found

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

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

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

without rigidity

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BELONGINGS.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

as might be expected

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

move an implement through

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the face that had ever looked gently at her did not stir.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S BELONGINGS.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading "Phillip!" she exclaimed, and ran up to him, and laid her hands on his shoulder.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

at the time that

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.

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

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

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

From this reading Mr. Temple's sudden death had also naturally created great excitement both at Woodlea Hall and at the farm at Woodside.

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

From this reading The squire had breakfasted with his wife as usual on the morning it occurred, and about an hour later Mrs. Temple had gone into the library to ask him for some money she required, when to her surprise and alarm she found him with his gray head lying on the writing-table before him, and his arms hanging limply by his side.