Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Yet they were far from being all she had to think about.

(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 She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

any thing at all

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

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

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Yet they were far from being all she had to think about.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

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From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Yet they were far from being all she had to think about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

set up or found

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

a young female

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

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From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

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

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

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

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

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From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

keep busy with

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

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

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

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

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading Yet they were far from being all she had to think about.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

-ing form of “unearth” — bring to light

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

up to a particular time

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

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

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The miniature, in its jewelled setting--especially the jeweled setting!--was likely to be a subject of covetous contemplation until--well, until something had happened to it, or to her.

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

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

at the time that

From this reading THE GIRL AT THE DOOR When Isabel left Cuthbert Grahame's room her brain was in a tumult.

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

From this reading She had so much of which to think that she found it hard to think at all.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The discovery that his wealth was so altogether beyond anything of which she had dreamed as possible; the unearthing of his will--from such a hiding-place; the facts she had learned of Margaret Wallace, and which she had herself embroidered--these things were in themselves enough to occupy her mind to its full capacity for some time to come.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet they were far from being all she had to think about.