Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

in the past

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

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

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

a youthful male person

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

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From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

in an unqualified manner

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

the act of departing

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

green foliage

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

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

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

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

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

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

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

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

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

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

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

come together

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

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From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

the process of generating offspring

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

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

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

express a supposition

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

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

From this reading ANGER CRUEL AS DEATH Lady O'Gara met Mrs. Comerford in the hall.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

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

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had been a big boy of sixteen then and he had flatly refused to meet his mother, going away and laying _perdu_ in a stable loft for two or three days till she had forgotten her anger in her fear for him.

an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Stella is here, I suppose," said the icy voice.

migratory

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

at the time that

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

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

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

a Caucasian

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking at her, with a stammering apology on her lips, she had a wandering memory of the day at Inch long ago when Terry had broken a reproduction of the Portland Vase.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Despite the shadows of all the greenery outside flung through the fanlight across the White Horse of Hanover, which stands in so many Irish fanlights, she could see that the lady was in one of the towering rages she remembered and had dreaded in her youth.