Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

later than; following

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

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

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

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

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

aroused or activated

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

the act of departing

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

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

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

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

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

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

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

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

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

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

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

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

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

the residence of a religious community

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

a human being

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

in the near future

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

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

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

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

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

confined on all sides

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her terror heightened; it occurred to her that the marquis had surrounded the abbey with his people, in the design of forcing her from her retreat; and she arose in haste, with an intention of going to the chamber of Madame de Menon, when she heard a gentle tap at the door.

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

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Presently she heard the doors of several cells creak on their hinges, and the sound of quick footsteps in the passages--and through the crevices of her door she distinguished passing lights.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

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

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

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

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

at the time that

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.

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

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading The whispering noise of steps increased, and every person of the monastery seemed to have awakened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She knew it was not the hour customary for prayer, and she listened to the sounds, which rolled through the deep silence of the fabric, with strong surprise and terror.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Near a fortnight had elapsed without producing any appearance of hostility from the marquis, when one night, long after the hour of repose, Julia was awakened by the bell of the monastery.