Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

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

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

in a state of sleep

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

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

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

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

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

every person

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

the act of departing

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

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

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

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

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

held up in the air

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

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From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

not any; not one

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

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From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

in a punctilious manner

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

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

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading From the porch at the back she could hear voices, and for a moment she hesitated.

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

From this reading Then she walked up the steps of Mrs. Deford's house and into the hall, the door of which was open.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

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

From this reading The requirements of custom were punctiliously observed by Miss Lizzie Bettie, and though two months had passed since the death of her father she had paid no visits to friends or relatives, and this first one was now being made in the expectation of a talk alone with Mrs. Deford.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Everybody had been kind and everything had been done that could be done, but people were doubtless tired of coming to see six black crows sitting in a darkened parlor, and had stopped doing it, with the result that she did not know what was going on as fully as she should, and it was time to find out.

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

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MORNING TALK Miss Lizzie Bettie Pryor lifted the heavy black veil with which her face was covered and looked up and down the long dusty street, half asleep in the full heat of a July day.