Chapter I

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From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

terminate

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a sheer fabric of silk or rayon

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

delicately beautiful

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

opinion or judgment

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

set up or found

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

occupying an entire page in a book or paper

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

go away from a place

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a form of address for a man

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

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

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

British writer (born in Hungary) (1865-1947)

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

arrange in a container

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

(often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

in a shrill voice

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

being one more than fifteen

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

a mug intended for serving beer

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

not in physical motion

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

successive (without a break)

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading BY THE BARONESS ORCZY Author of “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” etc.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

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

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

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

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “She was ashy-pale, staring straight before her” “‘I sent Pegram to her room with orders to break open the locks of her hand-bag and dressing-case’” “Ten minutes later the dainty clouds of lace and chiffon were finally wafted out” “‘Not too late, I think,’ she whispered hurriedly.

a Caucasian

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH SIXTEEN FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS BY CYRUS CUNEO, R.I.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading [IMAGE: images/img319.jpg CAPTION: “He held out his hands for the irons”] “He held out his hands for the irons” “‘You swear to that, Mr. Lydgate?’ asked the Coroner” “The woman gave a shriek which unmistakably was one of fear” “He had been found dead in the garden of his villa” “‘Well,’ said Lady Molly, ‘… what is it that you want us to do in the matter?’”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Break it open, Danvers’” “Confronting the old woman, with a look of hate gleaming in his eyes” “Now we could distinctly see the glimmer of white paper” “‘Go and pack your boxes and leave the house this instant’” “Still talking shrilly … the pseudo Mrs. Stein dragged her into our own sitting-room”