Chapter XVII · Miss Maitland in a New Light

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

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

half the width of an em

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

a young female

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

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

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

cause to stop

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

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

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

a particular point in time

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

in a morose manner

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

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

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading In a room opening from it Suzanne lay stretched on a sofa, restoratives and stimulants at hand, and a girl stenographer to fan her.

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

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

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

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

the act of using

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

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

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

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

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

at the time that

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)

From this reading At the entrance of the great building which housed the Whitney office the two motors came to a halt.

which person or people

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading In the elevator Mr. Janney, who had been informed en route of Molly’s real status, eyed her morosely, but when the car stopped forgot everything but the urgencies of the moment, and crowded out, tremulous and stumbling, on his wife’s heels.

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

From this reading They were met by Wilbur Whitney who in a large efficient way, distributed them:—Ferguson was sent back to the street to wait, Molly waved to a chair in the hall, and the old people conducted up the passage to his private office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ferguson went in with the others saying he would see if he could be of any use, and if he was not wanted would return to the street level and wait.