Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

later than; following

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

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From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

(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 EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

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

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

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

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

cause to stop

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

the act of retaining something

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

made more intense

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

having no leaves

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

set afire or burning

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

come together

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

become covered with mist

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

on one occasion

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

in a dangerous manner

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

except for; apart from

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

cut with a saw

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

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

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

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

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

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

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading She was now to meet friends for the first time after her secret and unhappy adventure.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

at the time that

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

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

From this reading The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

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 The long façade of the house was black, save for one window on the first floor, which threw a faint radiance on the leafless branches of elms, and thus intensified the upper mysteries of the nocturnal garden.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The arrival of the second cab caused excitement in the porch; and Hilda, leaning out of the window into the November mist, shook with apprehension, as her vehicle came to a halt behind the other one.

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

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading EVENING AT BLEAKRIDGE I When Hilda's cab turned, perilously swaying, through the gate into the dark garden of the Orgreaves, Hilda saw another cab already at the open house door, and in the lighted porch stood figures distinguishable as Janet and Alicia, all enwrapped for a journey, and Martha holding more wraps.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading She feared that Janet, by some magic insight of affection, would read at once in her face the whole history of the past year.