Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

(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 Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

Having no one else present.

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading SISTER ANGELA.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

past form of “chime” — emit a sound

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

a young female

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

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

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

according to the clock

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

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

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

above and across; more than

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

a course of conduct

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading SISTER ANGELA.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

not in physical motion

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

without soil or spot or stain

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

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

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

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

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The sister passing by, on her way to a certain charitable institution, had caught sight of the girl lying upon the hospital steps, and her gentle heart had prompted her to stop and inquire what was the matter.

at the time that

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

in or at the place that

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

a Caucasian

From this reading The moments came and went, and still that slight figure lay upon the hospital steps, the small face as white and rigid as though she were dead.

which person or people

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Six o'clock chimed forth from a distant steeple, and the sun was lying warm and bright across the girl's pallid face, when a light footstep sounded upon the path, and a woman bent over the girl's prostrate figure--a Sister of Charity--one of those good and holy women who spend their lives in working for others in His holy name, and who alone of all others keep themselves "unspotted from the world."

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was very early, and the old physician in charge had not yet made his appearance at the hospital, and the wretched inmates dared not venture forth into the street where Beatrix Dane had fallen in that death-like swoon.