Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

channel into a new direction

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

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

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

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

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

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

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

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

From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

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From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

divisible by two

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

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

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

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

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

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

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

not any; not one

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

express in words

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

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

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

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

From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Old Elasaid met them at the door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

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

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

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

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

not made explicit

From this reading She passed the time of day as if they had been strangers, puckering her mouth with a sort of unexpressed disapproval.

precisely as stated

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

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

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

accept gladly

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

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

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They stood before her very much put out at a reception so different from what they had looked for, and Gilian knew that there must be something decisive to say but could not find it in his head.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading It was with no shealing welcome, no kind memory of the old nurse even, she met them, but stood under her lintel looking as it were through them to the airt of the country whence they had come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a woman with eyes profound and piercing under hanging brows, a woman grey even to the colour of her cheeks and the checks of the gown that hung loosely on her gaunt figure.