Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading A TRIP TO EUROPE.

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From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

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

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

begging

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

next to; at the side of

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading A TRIP TO EUROPE.

at any time

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

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From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

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

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

darkened by clouds

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

of an obscure nature

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

a brief written record

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

on one occasion

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

with reluctance

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

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

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

not in physical motion

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading A TRIP TO EUROPE.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A TRIP TO EUROPE.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?

not seen or perceived

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

accept gladly

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

during the time that

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

which person or people

From this reading Would she keep her home open for Alan, and a welcome ever ready for the lost Daisy, who must surely return some day?

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

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

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

From this reading It was brief and pathetic, beseeching Mrs. French to go at once to Warburton Place; to dwell there as its mistress; to look upon it as her home, and Winnie's, until such time as Leslie should return, or Mr. Follingsbee should indicate to her a change of plan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Alan Warburton, closeted with Mr. Follingsbee, was slowly lowering the crest of the Warburton pride, and reluctantly submitting himself to the mysterious guidance of an unseen hand,--Winnie French, sitting beside her mother, was perusing Leslie's note.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Would Mrs. French forgive this appearance of mystery, and believe and trust in her still?