Chapter XIII

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

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

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

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

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading THE PATTERING FOOTSTEPS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

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

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

not any; not one

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

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

From this reading THE PATTERING FOOTSTEPS.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

by chance

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading No one below could possibly see if a jalousy were pushed out an inch or not.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

plural of “slat” — a thin strip (wood or metal)

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

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

From this reading THE PATTERING FOOTSTEPS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The moon was on the other side of the house; she could see that much, for this side was in deep shadow.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

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

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “I wonder if I dare!” she thought, and peered through the slats of the jalousy.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In a less lonely place the governess would have thought nothing of those footsteps, but here she had been expressly told two things--there were no neighbors and there was danger abroad at night.