Chapter XXI · The Ride Home

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

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

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From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

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

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

any thing at all

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

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

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

lacking funds

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

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

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

placed crosswise

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

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

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

divisible by two

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

-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 A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Neither did Frank or Mr. Legare.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

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

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

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

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

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

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

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

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

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

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

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

From this reading Neither did Frank or Mr. Legare.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

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

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Neither did Frank or Mr. Legare.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither did Frank or Mr. Legare.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Neither did Frank or Mr. Legare.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

strong and sharp

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

more quickly

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

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

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

cut with a saw

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

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

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

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

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

weak and likely to lose consciousness

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

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

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Only Hattie Butler had heard it, and seen that her agitation commenced only when told who the likeness had been taken from, and though a lightning flash could not have passed quicker than a certain thought crossed her mind, she dare not utter it then or there.

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

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading “Quick, some water!” she cried, retaining her presence of mind perfectly, as she held the head of the swooning lady on her bosom, “and some cologne--hartshorn--anything pungent.

at the time that

From this reading A scream of terror broke from Lizzie’s lips when she saw her aunt fall back fainting, but she did not know the cause.

which person or people

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not even had Mr. W----, who sat talking with Frank, heard her repeat the name: “Jessie Albemarle.”