Chapter XVI

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

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

expressing pain or agony

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

(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 ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

shining intensely

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

divisible by two

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

opinion or judgment

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

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

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

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

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

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

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

held up in the air

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

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

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

a particular point in time

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

filled with shade

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

successive (without a break)

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

express in words

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had come here straight from the carriage that brought them back to the Manor House, and they were alone for the first moment since Madge had heard Rebecca Mason’s petition.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ‘THIS IS MORE STRANGE THAN SUCH A MURDER IS.’

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

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

in the direction of

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

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

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

a Caucasian

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading They were alone together, husband and wife, face to face, two white faces turned towards each other, blanched by passions stronger and deeper than it is man’s common lot to suffer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THEY were in Madge’s dressing-room, that spacious, many-windowed chamber, with its closed venetians, which was cool and shadowy even on a blazing August day like this.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ‘Churchill,’ she said slowly, with agonized eyes lifted to his face, ‘I know all—all that woman could tell; and she showed me——’ She stopped, shuddering, and clasped her hands before her face.