Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

the right to enter

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

only a very short time before

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

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

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

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

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading "Who is there?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

and nothing more

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

and nothing more

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

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

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

a human being

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

with speed

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

recurring again and again

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

term of address for a man

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Who is there?"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

something that is a source of danger

From this reading THE THREAT AND ITS EXECUTION--EVELINE LOST.

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

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Quickly arranging things in her room, and restoring the lamp to its accustomed place, so that every article should appear in usual order and nothing betray her secret, Eveline--the knocking at her door being just then repeated--demanded:

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

From this reading "Excuse me, sir; but I have understood that _you_ were only here by courtesy, the rooms belonging to another."

at the time that

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

during the time that

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

which person or people

From this reading "Who is there?"

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is hardly worth your while to ask that question, when you know there can be but one person having access to this place."