Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

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From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading THE BEARER OF THE TIDINGS.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

shining intensely

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

offering little or no hope

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

plural of “embroidery” — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

in a delicate manner

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

march in a procession

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

-ing form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEARER OF THE TIDINGS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The March morning was bleak and dull, and a drizzling rain fell incessantly, obscuring the landscape and blotting out the distance.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

have in common

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

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

From this reading THE BEARER OF THE TIDINGS.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE BEARER OF THE TIDINGS.

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

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

up to a particular time

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

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

From this reading She accounted for this pale face and these hollow eyes by declaring that she had sat up reading until a very late hour on the previous night.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

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

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

at the time that

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was very late the next morning when Lady Audley emerged from her dressing-room, exquisitely dressed in a morning costume of delicate muslin, delicate laces, and embroideries; but with a very pale face, and with half-circles of purple shadow under her eyes.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sir Michael and his young wife breakfasted in the library at a comfortable round table, wheeled close to the blazing fire; and Alicia was compelled to share this meal with her step-mother, however she might avoid that lady in the long interval between breakfast and dinner.