Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

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

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

the act of departing

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

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From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

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

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

and nothing more

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

above and across; more than

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a human being

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

be seated

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

make square

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

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

From this reading THE WALK.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

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

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

latticework used to support climbing plants

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE WALK.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading In front of the portico was one of the broad walks of the garden, for on this side the garden extended up to the house.

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

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

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

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

at the time that

From this reading Below this window there were two doors, opening from the middle out each way, so that when the window was raised, and the doors were opened, a person could walk in and out.

in or at the place that

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading There were seats in the portico, and there was a wild grape-vine growing upon a plain trellis, on each side.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Outside of the window in Madam Rachel's bedroom, where the children used to sit and talk with her just before going to bed, there was a little platform, with a plain roof over it, supported by small square posts, altogether forming a sort of portico.