Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

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

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

with brightness

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

having made preparations

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading At length she emerged into Esplanade Street.

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

divisible by two

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

having sore or tired feet

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

made afraid

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

with the head foremost

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At length she emerged into Esplanade Street.

go away from a place

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length she emerged into Esplanade Street.

set afire or burning

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

and nothing more

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

having great influence

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

more slowly

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

not in physical motion

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.

express in words

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

in the direction of

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading She was but little used to walking, for Mme. Lorraine had never permitted her to leave the house, and her only excursions had been her stolen rides on the back of Selim, Mme. Lorraine's petted Arab.

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

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Weary and footsore, she toiled on toward Esplanade Street, that was still far away.

during the time that

From this reading Her headlong pace at first began to tell on her now, and her steps grew slower and slower, while her slight figure and fair face attracted much attention from passers-by on the brightly lighted street, although her shy, frightened air protected her from insult from even the evil disposed.

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

From this reading Her purity, so sweetly imaged on her young face, was a potent shield.