Chapter XI

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

in a breathless manner

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

a partially opened flower

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

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

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

clothing in general

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

a female human offspring

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

plural of “dike” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

not still wet

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

a person who does not talk

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

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From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

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

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

provided with artificial light

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

march in a procession

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

cut with a saw

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

spray blown up from the surface of the sea

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

possessing sweep

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

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

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

up to a particular time

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

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

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

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

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

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

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading BUT the Dyces never really knew how great and serious was the charge bequeathed to them in their brother William's daughter till they saw it all one night in March in the light of a dozen penny candles.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Bell and Ailie and their brother sat in the parlor, silent, playing cards with a dummy hand, and Bud, with Footles in her lap, behind the winter dikes on which clothes dried before the kitchen fire, crouched on the fender with a Shakespeare, where almost breathlessly she read the great, the glorious Macbeth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were, she was sure, the oldest kind of light in all the world--Aladdin-lights that gleamed of old on caverns of gems--till Kate on this particular evening came into the kitchen with the week-end groceries.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Lennox had come from a world that's lit by electricity, and for weeks she was sustained in wonder and amusement by the paraffine lamps of Daniel Dyce's dwelling.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was a stormy season--the year of the big winds; moanings were at the windows, sobbings in the chimney-heads, and the street was swept by spindrift rain.