Chapter XV · Chapter 15

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

anew

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

expressing pain or agony

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

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

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

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

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

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

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

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

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

the act of departing

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

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

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

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

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

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From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

sing with closed lips

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

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From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

not any; not one

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

many times at short intervals

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

go across or through

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

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

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

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

From this reading The agonized cry that had been first heard in the hall had come from Inez's lips.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She had therefore determined to let an hour pass before attempting another move.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

at the time that

From this reading When she had fled from her father, she had regained her hiding-place in the gallery above the throne room.

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

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

during the time that

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading So she slipped into the gallery again, and sat upon the little wooden bench that had been made for the Moorish women in old times; and she listened to the music and the sound of the dancers' feet far below, and to the hum of voices, in which she often distinguished the name of Don John.

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

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.

but in spite of that

From this reading She would not go to her own room, for she felt that rest was out of the question while Dolores was in such danger; and yet there would have been no object in going to Don John's door again, to risk being caught by her father or met by the King himself.