Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

(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 The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

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

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are better?" inquired a kind voice.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

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

From this reading "Have I been ill?" she asked.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Have I been ill?" she asked.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "You are better?" inquired a kind voice.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have I been ill?" she asked.

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

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

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

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading "Have I been ill?" she asked.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Have I been ill?" she asked.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "You are better?" inquired a kind voice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "You are better?" inquired a kind voice.

held up in the air

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

not in physical motion

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading REPENTANCE.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

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

From this reading "You are better?" inquired a kind voice.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

at the time that

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

From this reading The darkened, tossed-up room; the stranger watching beside her; the pale, silent form on the bed, so motionless that the bed-clothes had settled around it like a winding-sheet, were all so much like the continuation of a dreadful dream, that she shuddered, and lifted herself up on her elbow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When May recovered, she looked around her with an alarmed and bewildered feeling.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are better?" inquired a kind voice.