Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

the state of being absent

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

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

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

a female domestic

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

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

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

determined

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

having the sense of smell

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

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

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

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

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

up to a particular time

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

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

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He blest her kindly heart and resolved to show his gratitude to her in some way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

at the time that

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.

which person or people

From this reading David made what apology he could for his absence on the arrival of his guests, and pondered in his heart who it could have been that they referred to as “the maid,” until he suddenly remembered Miranda, and inwardly blessed her for her kindliness.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Miranda had evidently scented out the true state of the case and filled in the breach, taking care not to divulge a word.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was more than he would have expected from any member of the Heath household.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Miranda’s honest face among the currant bushes when she had said, “You needn’t be afraid of me, I’ll keep still,” came to mind.