Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

later than; following

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

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

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

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

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

on a floor below

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

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

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

every person

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

the act of pausing uncertainly

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

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From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

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

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

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

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

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

From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

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

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

worth remembering

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

an eight-sided polygon

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

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

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

and nothing more

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

with low volume

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

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

From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

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

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

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

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

a shaky motion

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

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

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

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

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.

at the time that

From this reading It was late on that memorable Sunday evening when Griselda watched her opportunity, and rising from her bed, dressed, and went downstairs.

in or at the place that

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

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

From this reading It was with a trembling hand that she knocked at the door, which was after a pause opened by old Giles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Griselda let herself quietly out, and, with slow and faltering steps, reached the door of the house, where, as everyone believed, Leslie Travers lay dying of his wounds.

but in spite of that

From this reading Only the servant was in the house, for the Herschels were gone to the evening service in the Octagon Chapel, and had not yet returned.