Chapter XIX

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

from appearances alone

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading She hurried on, regardless of the distance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

not genuine

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading She hurried on, regardless of the distance.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

a slight illness

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

against your will

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

not any; not one

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She hurried on, regardless of the distance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading She hurried on, regardless of the distance.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

having the sense of smell

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She arose and descended upon the terrace:—her steps involuntarily led her to the banks of the Elle.

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

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

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

From this reading The rose he had given her was faded; but its leaves were preserved by her with fondest care.

at the time that

From this reading No one had apparently observed Lady Avondale’s feigned indisposition that evening—feigned, indeed, it was not; no one soothed her during her sleepless night; and in the morning when she awoke, at an early hour, Lord Avondale asked her not the cause of her disquiet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The flowers, fresh with dew, sparkled in the sunshine, and scented the soft morning air.