Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

later than; following

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

(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 While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

for the reason that

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

possessive form of “coke” — carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

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

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

a special loved one

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, she followed him.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, she followed him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

only a very short time before

From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, she followed him.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, she followed him.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

not able to be found

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

an old word for “no”

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

not any; not one

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

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

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

only a very short time before

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was now more than a month since she had been missing, and no news had been received.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.

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

From this reading Darting down the dark passage, in eager chase of the cat, the dog was deaf to her cries to him to come back.

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

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

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hardly knowing what she was doing, she followed him.

in or at the place that

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

during the time that

From this reading While all her relations were mourning for her; while Aunt Betty was lying at death's door, stricken down by anxiety and sorrow; while Lord Lynwood scarcely dared look on the faces of his brother's children because they reminded him of his own lost darling--where was Estelle?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without one moment's thought for her own safety, without any remembrance of Lady Coke's desires--nay, positive orders--she had plunged into the ruined summer-house after Bootles.