Chapter XI

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

raised above the ground

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

yet to be or coming

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

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

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

an event that happens

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

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From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

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

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

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

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Martha's whole attitude was significant of some great happening.

belonging to which person

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Her eyes and mouth were wide open; agitation, of a not unpleasant kind, streamed from every pore of her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN CUTHBERT GRAHAME'S ROOM On Isabel's return to the house she was greeted on the threshold by Martha, the Martha Blair whose connection with Gregory Lamb's present place of residence seemed destined to have a considerable bearing on Isabel's future life, and, at least, to settle the debated question of what her future name and title were to be.

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

From this reading Her hands were raised; it seemed that if possible her hair would have been raised too; her eyebrows were elevated to quite a perceptible degree.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Behind was Jane, every whit as interested as her companion; but as she happened to be both the younger and the smaller her opportunities for display were less pronounced.