Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

anew

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

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From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know the doctor, Miss Griselda--this young Doctor Cheyne?"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading IN THE EARLY MORNING.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading IN THE EARLY MORNING.

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

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know the doctor, Miss Griselda--this young Doctor Cheyne?"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

hear with intention

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Do you know the doctor, Miss Griselda--this young Doctor Cheyne?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN THE EARLY MORNING.

a form of address for a man

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

according to the clock

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

express in words

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

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

From this reading IN THE EARLY MORNING.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

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

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

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

From this reading She was to keep in bed, and if not better on the following day, he must let blood from her arm.

look attentively

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Griselda returned to her room to watch the timepiece, and listen for the striking of the Abbey clock, as the slow hours passed, and she paced the floor in her restlessness from the fireplace to the window, and then back again from the window to the fire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About ten o'clock Graves came in with a cup of chocolate, and to tell her that Mr. Cheyne, the doctor, had seen Lady Betty, and pronounced her really ill this time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know the doctor, Miss Griselda--this young Doctor Cheyne?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Do you know the doctor, Miss Griselda--this young Doctor Cheyne?"