Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

possessive form of “daphne” — any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

a doctor's degree in education

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

the range within which a voice can be heard

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

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

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

and nothing more

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

most frequent or common

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

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

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading ‘FOR LOVE AND NOT FOR HATE THOU MUST BE DED.’

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

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

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

at the time that

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

during the time that

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

a Caucasian

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.

which person or people

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading This antique form belonged to Jane Mowser, who carried a little basket of an almost infantine shape, and who had been gathering wild strawberries for her afternoon refreshment.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Thus she had been within earshot when Daphne and Gerald Goring met, and had heard the greater part of their conversation.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

a late time of life

From this reading When Daphne and Gerald were gone, and the fair woodland scene was empty, a third figure came slowly out of the fir-grove, a substantial form clad in a rusty black-silk gown, short petticoats, side-laced cashmere boots, and a bonnet which was only thirty years behind the prevailing fashion.

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

From this reading While thus engaged she had espied Daphne’s white frock gleaming athwart the dark stems of the firs, and had contrived to skirt the pathway, and keep the young lady in view.