Chapter XIII

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

later than; following

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

come together

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

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

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

having no employment

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Twice she owed him her life.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

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

From this reading He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

easily agitated

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

and nothing more

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Twice she owed him her life.

an amount of time

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Grateful to him for his attentions, it was not long before her feeling of obligation changed into real regard for the man.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

causing extreme terror

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

two times

From this reading Twice she owed him her life.

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

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.

(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 He supplied her with the necessaries and, as well as he was able, administered to her comfort.

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

From this reading The dread in which she at first held him had completely disappeared, as was only natural after the services he had rendered her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was some time before Grace had recovered sufficiently from the nervous shock of her terrifying encounter with the cobra to be able to get about, and during this period of enforced idleness she was compelled to depend altogether on Armitage.