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 station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

later than; following

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

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

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

cause to be bored

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

placed in a grave

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

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

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

well in the past; former

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

deprived of your rightful heritage

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

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

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

give expression to

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

by good fortune

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

a female heir

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

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

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

crowded or massed together

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

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

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

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

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

above and across; more than

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

new

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

without speaking

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

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

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

in the near future

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

cooked in steam

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

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

From this reading Faynie had indeed departed from that humble home as she had entered it, in the dark, dim silence of the bitter-cold night.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

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

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

disregarded

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Weak and faint from her recent illness, Faynie, the beautiful, petted little heiress of a short time before, huddled into a corner of the seat by the door, and drawing her veil carefully over her face, wept silently and unheeded as the midnight express bore her along to her destination.

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

From this reading She made her way as best she could to the station which, fortunately enough, was not far distant.

which person or people

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The station master was old and anxious to get home, and therefore paid little heed to the little dark-robed figure who bought a ticket to New York, and soon after crept silently aboard of the train which steamed into the little depot of the hamlet, almost buried in the snowdrifts across the hills.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "YOU ARE DISINHERITED--EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE IS MINE."