Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading James was mournfully removing the remainder of the breakfast.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

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

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "May I speak to you, Lady Jane?"

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James was mournfully removing the remainder of the breakfast.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May I speak to you, Lady Jane?"

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

in a mournful manner

From this reading James was mournfully removing the remainder of the breakfast.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading James was mournfully removing the remainder of the breakfast.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading James was mournfully removing the remainder of the breakfast.

free from harm or evil

From this reading ROSAMUND TO THE RESCUE.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading ROSAMUND TO THE RESCUE.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

express in speech

From this reading "May I speak to you, Lady Jane?"

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His face was not improved by the blue-bag, and his expression was that of a hunted animal.

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

From this reading ROSAMUND TO THE RESCUE.

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

From this reading ROSAMUND TO THE RESCUE.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

at the time that

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

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

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "May I speak to you, Lady Jane?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Lady Jane was in the midst of her meditations, and a more confused, distracted poor woman it would be difficult to find in the length and breadth of the land, when suddenly she heard a step in the hall, a frank young voice--not Irene's, but bright and young and full of courage--and the next instant Rosamund Cunliffe entered the room.