Chapter XIV

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

opinion or judgment

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

create by hammering

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

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

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

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

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

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From this reading "I’ll just see, my lady," said John.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

and nothing more

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

not any; not one

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

lacking power

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I’ll just see, my lady," said John.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Meseems the horses must have had sufficient rest by now."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

plain to see

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

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

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At first sound of her low, musical voice, Bathurst had turned to her, and now his eyes rested with undisguised admiration on her graceful figure, dimly outlined in the fast-gathering shadows.

showing curiosity

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE FORGE John Stich ventured no further opposition, well knowing the reckless spirit which his own quiet devotion was powerless to keep in check; moreover, Lady Patience, closely followed by the ever-faithful Betty, had just entered by the door that gave from the yard.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I was wondering, honest Stich," she said, "if my coach were yet in sight.