Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

(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 Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading "And my brothers visit her?"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading --"Whenever they visit London," he answered.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "And my brothers visit her?"

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

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From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading "And my brothers visit her?"

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

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

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

held up in the air

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading --"Whenever they visit London," he answered.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And my brothers visit her?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

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

From this reading --"Whenever they visit London," he answered.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "And my brothers visit her?"

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading --"Whenever they visit London," he answered.

in or at the place that

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

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

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading They talk with her as with their equal in wit--" "Why, and so she is!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Twilight with invisible veils closed around Epworth, its parsonage, and the high-walled garden where Molly, staff in hand, limped to and fro beside Johnny Whitelamb--promoted now to be the Reverend John Whitelamb, B.A. He had arrived that afternoon, having walked all the way from Oxford.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Charles, you know, upheld her from the first; and John has come to admit that her sufferings have lifted her above man's judgment.