Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

intentionally conceived

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

past form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

a female human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.

an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

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

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

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From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

half the width of an em

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

at any time

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

a man of refinement

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

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

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

fasten with a lock

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

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From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

not any; not one

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

and nothing more

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

in the near future

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

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From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

a just detectable amount

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

a qualitative change

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

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

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

at the time that

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.

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

From this reading Bram was struck by the entire change which had taken place in Theodore Biron, a change which had, indeed, been creeping over him ever since Meg’s attack, and his consequent disfigurement, but which seemed to have culminated to-night in what was almost a transformation.

which person or people

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

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 As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he crouched on the floor, and looked anxiously up at the window, there was no trace in the cowering, shrivelled figure, in the scarred, inflamed face, out of which the bloodshot eyes peered in terror, of the gay, easy-mannered country gentleman _en amateur_, who had impressed Bram so strongly with his airy lightness of heart only sixteen months before.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Lock the door, Bram,” said he, presently, in a hoarse voice when he suddenly became conscious of the young man’s presence.