Chapter XIV

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

move towards

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

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

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

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

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

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From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

dearly loved

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

to come or go into

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

enclose with a fence

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

a quick look

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

the act of tarrying

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

fasten with a lock

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

in a persistent manner

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

on the contrary

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

in the near future

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

precisely as stated

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

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

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading However, her good breeding soon got the better of her timidity, and she went forward with a charming smile.

at the time that

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

which person or people

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LADY JANE VISITS THE D’HAUTREVES One morning Lady Jane was rewarded for her patient waiting; as usual, she was lingering on the sidewalk near the green fence, when she heard the key turn in the lock, and suddenly the door opened, and an elderly lady, very tall and thin, with a mild, pale face, appeared and beckoned her to approach.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For a moment Lady Jane felt shy, and drew back, fearing that she had been a little rude in haunting the place so persistently; besides, to her knowledge, she had never before stood in the presence of “genuine French nobility,” and the pale, solemn looking woman, who, in spite of her rusty gown, had an air of distinction, rather awed her.

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

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, thank you,” and Lady Jane smiled and flushed with pleasure when she caught a glimpse of the beautiful vista beyond the dark figure.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Would you like to come in, my dear, and look at my flowers?” said the lady, opening the gate a little wider for Lady Jane to enter.