Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

any person at all

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

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

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

expected hopefully

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

for the reason that

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

the capital and largest city of Wales

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

the state of being certain

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

on a floor below

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

a young female

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

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From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

and nothing more

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

by chance

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

make square

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing hastened Janet Cardiff's footsteps more than the prospect of anybody interesting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading She and her father declared that it was their great misfortune to be thoroughly respectable, it cut them off from so much.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

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

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

precisely as stated

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

someone who visits

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading Her recollection was vague as to detail; she could not anticipate a single point with certainty, perhaps because she had not paid particular attention at the time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

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

From this reading She had been given a distinct impression that she might expect to be interested, however, which accounted for her running downstairs.

which person or people

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Janet Cardiff, running downstairs to the drawing-room from the top story of the house in Kensington Square with the knowledge that a new American girl, who wrote very clever things about pictures, awaited her there, tried to remember just what sort of description John Kendal had given of her visitor.