Chapter XI · Lady Moya Was Curiously Unlike Herself

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

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

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From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

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

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

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From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

in a breathless manner

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

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

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

the act of closing something

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

a person who collects things

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

psychological suffering

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

one or the other of two

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

moving swiftly

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

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

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

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

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

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

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

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

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

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

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

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From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

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

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

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

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

term of address for a man

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.

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

From this reading Both might have been enlightened, had they stood on Cannon Street Station one Sunday morning and seen the distress of Mr. Alphonso Blaxton as the big minute hand of the station clock grew nearer to nine.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Mr. Alphonso Blaxton bundled her into an empty first-class carriage and jumped in himself as the train moved.

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

From this reading There was a greater reason for Sir Ralph’s perturbation than either he knew or Michael guessed.

look attentively

From this reading “Oh, I _am_ so sorry!” she gasped; “my watch stopped.”

at the time that

From this reading The guard was closing the doors of the carriages and the collector was preparing to shut the gate, when Moya came flying breathlessly through the barrier.