Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

speak to

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

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

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

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

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

give an injection to

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

and nothing more

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I love you.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

not any; not one

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

a brief written record

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

with passion

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

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

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading MISCHANCE I Twelve days later, in the evening, Hilda stood by the bedside of Sarah Gailey in the basement room of No. 59 Preston Street.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire in the grate, and in front of the fire a middle-aged doctor was cleansing the instrument which he had just employed to inject morphia into Sarah's exhausted body.

which person or people

From this reading Upon entering the house on that Thursday night, Hilda, despite the anxious pale face of the new servant who had waited up for her and who entreated her to see Sarah Gailey instantly, had gone first to her own room and scrawled passionately a note to Edwin, which ran: "DEAREST,-- This is my address.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Hilda's assumption that the ageing woman had telegraphed for her on inadequate grounds had proved to be quite wrong.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I love you.