Chapter XV

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

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

without advance planning

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

later than; following

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

put or send forth

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

divisible by two

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

shining unsteadily

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

promote the growth of

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

set up or found

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

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

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

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

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

intense and profound fear

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

and nothing more

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

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

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

not any; not one

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Mrs. Lister did not climb the projecting beam and look into the tank--that madness she forbade herself.

offensive inquisitiveness

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

new

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

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

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

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

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

in a stiff manner

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

not in physical motion

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

up to a particular time

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

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

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

at the time that

From this reading EXPLANATIONS By midnight, when the fury of the storm had abated, there was still no Richard.

in or at the place that

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

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

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

which person or people

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a candle she explored the third story, venturing even into the tank room where the dim light cast flickering shadows on the brown unfinished walls and ceiling.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lister would not hear of going to bed, but sat stiffly upon the sofa in the study or wandered through the house.

a late time of life

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.

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

From this reading She remembered with horror the old story of the bride locked into a chest and found mouldering after many years, and a more recent and sentimental tale of a young woman, who, discovering that she was merely the foster child of her parents, fell fainting to the floor before the old trunk into which she had been prying, and there remained until she was accidentally stumbled upon.