Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

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

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

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

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

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

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

the organ of sight

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

something written by hand

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

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

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

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

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

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

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

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

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

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

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

a particular point in time

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

on one occasion

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He comprehended all; and, in a paroxysm of alarm and remorse, he dispersed his servants, and hurried himself in search of her.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading LOVE STRONG AS DEATH, AND NOT LESS BITTER.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

express in words

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

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

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

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

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

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

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

at the time that

From this reading When Godolphin returned home the door was open, as Lucilla had left it, and he went at once into his apartment.

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

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

during the time that

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He hastened to the table on which he had left, with the negligence arising from the emotions of the moment, the letter to Constance,--the paper on which Lucilla had written her name alone met his eye.

but in spite of that

From this reading While yet stunned and amazed, his servant and Lucilla’s entered: in a few moments he had learned all they had to tell him; the rest Lucilla’s handwriting did indeed sufficiently explain.