Chapter VII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

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

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

being or placed in the center

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

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From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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From this reading Her narrative jumped straight from Venice to Cragsfoot.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her narrative jumped straight from Venice to Cragsfoot.

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

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

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

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

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

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Her narrative jumped straight from Venice to Cragsfoot.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

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

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

a particular point in time

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Her narrative jumped straight from Venice to Cragsfoot.

not any; not one

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

plural of “questioner” — someone who asks a question

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

the act of defending yourself

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

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

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

an elderly unmarried woman

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Her narrative jumped straight from Venice to Cragsfoot.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading Her narrative jumped straight from Venice to Cragsfoot.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading SELF-DEFENSE LUCINDA told me nothing about how “the end of Venice” struck or affected Mrs. Knyvett.

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

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Nor, indeed, did I care—any more than I cared what had become of Mrs. Knyvett at that moment.

in or at the place that

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

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

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

in a wise manner

From this reading Some bewilderment of that good lady may be conjectured; whether she wisely asked no questions or, asking them, received the sort of replies which the proverb indicates as the fate of questioners, I did not know.

in the company of; together with

From this reading (In fact, as I learned afterwards, she had quartered herself—it was her one talent!—on an old and wealthy spinster, and was living with her at Torquay.) My interest was where Lucinda’s was—centered in Lucinda herself.