Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

next to; at the side of

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

neat and smart in appearance

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

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

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

with no protection or shield

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

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

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

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

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

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

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

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

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

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

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

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

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

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

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

of or relating to a sepulchre

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

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

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

having a blunt nose

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

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

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

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

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

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

From this reading The side door of the cottage, leading to the garden, now opened as though at Katherine's orders, and a broad ribbon of light fell across the labyrinth, picking out the snub-nosed Hebe and the sun-dial and one of the box chairs to illuminate.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading AS SEEN FROM THE SUMMER-HOUSE "And now, Adventure, come forth!" commanded Katherine in sepulchral tones.

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

From this reading A man's figure was silhouetted in the doorway, a figure so beautiful that the artist in Judy gasped.

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

From this reading He had on running togs which exposed his clean-cut limbs and shapely shoulders.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A woman stood beside him and Judy recognized the outline of Madame Misel.