Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

later than; following

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

anew

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

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

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

showing great reverence for god

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

possessive form of “heron” — Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

in the near future

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

unpleasantly loud and harsh

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

pay back

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading He was red and swollen with pomposity and resentment, though he assumed a "more-in-sorrow-than-in-anger" air, and threw a deeply grieved tone into his harsh, raucous voice.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

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

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At this point John Heron's ring and knock were heard at the door; with a cry of terror, the unfortunate mother succeeded in dragging the feebly struggling Joseph out of the room, and with Isabel's assistance, hustled and pushed him up the stairs before his father was let in.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

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

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading I am not so unwise as to look for gratitude in this world, but I did not think you would repay our kindness and consideration by attempting to wreck the happiness of a quiet and godly home.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After a time Mrs. Heron came down again, and Ida heard her and her husband talking together--you couldn't whisper in one room of Laburnum Villa without being heard in another one--and presently the drawing-room door opened and John Heron entered; Ida had waited, for she had expected him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am deeply grieved and shocked, Ida," he began, "to hear from your cousin so deplorable an account of your conduct.