Chapter XX

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

go together

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

later than; following

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

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

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

in a state of sleep

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

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

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

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From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

within a building

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

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From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

not any; not one

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

and nothing more

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

move upward

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

deeply or completely

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

not in physical motion

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

possessing sweep

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

hard to endure

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

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

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

on a floor above

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading When she next woke the panes were covered with snow, and the storm was still raging.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

at the time that

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

during the time that

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It had been so strong that she had been compelled to rise before midnight and close her window, after which she fell asleep for an hour or two.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With her mind eased of this anxiety Keturah had slept soundly and only Nancy knew with what force the wind had swept down from the moor.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A SENSATIONAL ROBBERY BALDWIN woke at the hour custom had made mechanical and lay for a while trying to recollect how he had got to bed.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading As a matter of fact he had stumbled indoors of his own accord during the evening, and had made his way upstairs without asking for supper; so that when Frank came round there had been no need for his services, and in the relief both experienced neither he nor Keturah had thought of examining the workshop door, which was consequently left unlocked.