Chapter XIII

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

not functioning properly

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

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

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

apart from; not including

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

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

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

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

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

a quantity that is added

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

a unit of instruction

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

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

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

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

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

as might be expected

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

not any; not one

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

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

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

held or filled or in use

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

by chance

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

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

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

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

From this reading For the greater part of his visit was occupied in extracting a thorn from one of Mrs. Warriner's fingers.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

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

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

at the time that

From this reading They chanced to be alone in the garden when the accident occurred, and Miranda naturally came to him for assistance.

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

From this reading WHEREIN THE HERO'S PERPLEXITIES INCREASE Charnock, however, learned nothing the next morning, except perhaps a lesson in patience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He came the next day, and it seemed that there was something amiss with Miranda's hairpins, for the coils of her hair were continually threatening to tumble about her shoulders; at least, so she said, complaining of the weight of her hair.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She said no word about the glove, nor did he; it was part of the compact that he should be silent.