Chapter X

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

the feeling of being alienated from other people

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

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

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

with anger

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

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

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

transmit information

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

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

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

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 In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

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From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

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

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

not any; not one

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

on one occasion

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

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

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and 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 In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

in a sullen manner

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

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

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

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

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

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

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

up to a particular time

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

under normal conditions

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Lewis Ross and his sister walked home together in silence and alienation.

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lewis took no notice, but went angrily into the parlor, in which his mother usually sat.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In her first shock and bewilderment, she knew not what to do--whether to communicate her secret at once, or to delay until she herself knew the terrible story more perfectly.

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

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

during the time that

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading She determined on the latter course, before they reached Merkland, and pained still further by her brother's averted looks, and sullen silence, whispered: "Lewis, forgive me, I knew not what I was doing," as they entered the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lewis was sullenly indignant, while Anne, still overpowered by that whirl of agitation, pain and fear, felt grateful for Duncan's officious attendance with his lanthorn, which precluded any conversation of a private kind, between her brother and herself.