Chapter I

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

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

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From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

replying

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

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

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

one or the other of two

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

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

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

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

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

without a sound

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

possessive form of “north” — the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

out of fashion

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

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

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

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

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

unusual or striking

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

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

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

extremely well

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

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

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

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

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

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

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

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

From this reading The moon was shining splendidly in the dark sky, and the empty street seemed almost as light as day.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading It had been snowing earlier in the evening, Mrs. North observed absent-mindedly, and the clinging drifts weighed the dark evergreens on either side of the gate almost to the ground.

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

From this reading There were two figures, as Mrs. North had expected; she craned her plump neck anxiously forward as the gate clicked and a light girlish laugh floated up on the frosty air.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A dog barked noisily from his kennel in a neighbouring yard, and a chorus of answering barks acknowledged the signal; some one was coming along the moonlit street.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Author of "Titus," "The Singular Miss Smith," "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia" With Illustrations By W. B. King New York Dodd, Mead & Company Dr. North's wife, attired in her dressing-gown and slippers, noiselessly tilted the shutter of the old-fashioned inside blind and peered cautiously out.