Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading This was a sore subject with Marjory.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

feel physical pain

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

the state capital of South Australia

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

(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 "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

any person at all

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

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

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

and nothing more

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

in the recent past

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading TWELFTH NIGHT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

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

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

cut with a saw

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

hurting

From this reading This was a sore subject with Marjory.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading This was a sore subject with Marjory.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

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

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading This was a sore subject with Marjory.

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

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

a shaky motion

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading TWELFTH NIGHT.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading Blanche had told her cousin something of Marjory's history, and Maud was prepared to be much interested in her, for her life had been so unusual, so different from that of ordinary girls.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

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

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "And hopes, perfumed and bright, So lately shining wet with dew and tears, Trembling in the morning light-- I saw them change to dark and anxious fears Before the night!"--ADELAIDE PROCTER.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've never met anybody just like you," she said to Marjory as they walked across the park, "and I want to know all about you and your belongings, and above all, I ache to find out what is in that forbidden room, and why you mustn't go into it."