Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

in addition

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

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

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

aroused to action

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

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

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

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From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

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

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

recognizable; marked

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

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

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

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

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

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

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

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

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

be the source of pain

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

set up or found

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

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

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

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

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

take in marriage

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

the middle of the day

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

and nothing more

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

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

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

the act of refusing

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

the act of rejecting something

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

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

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

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

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "And thou shalt grope at noonday."--_The Bible_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.

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

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jan Cuxson, hurt to the quick at Leonie's refusal to marry him, also at her rejection of his offer to accompany her upon her travels, shut his hurt away, and set his mind to the completion of his task.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

by way of; passing through

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

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

From this reading The only result of the investigation, however, was that Leonie's present ayah had been traced back via the Ranee's house to the days when she had been in the service of the Colonel-Sahib Hetth, V.C., but beyond that was a blank wall.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

at the time that

From this reading His suspicions had been aroused by the finding of that orange and silver scrap of _sari_ near the temple, when the ayah had presumably been left miles behind on the launch; and fully realising the futility of employing the methods of the West against the subtlety of the East he decided to pit native craft against native cunning.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She had suddenly left the Ranee's service to become body-woman to Leonie; without a single reference to the time when she had been nurse to Leonie as a baby.