Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

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From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

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From this reading DR.

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From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

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

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

death of a person

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

look over carefully

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

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From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

plural of “moan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

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From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

on the contrary

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

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

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

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From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

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

From this reading STANLEY DISCOURSES CONCERNING THE DIVERSIONS OF THE SAINTS.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

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

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the hour agreed upon, Mrs. Joe left Stormpoint to fetch Natalie.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

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

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

at the time that

From this reading As the latter had done in the morning, and in order to inspect the newly-erected headstone, she alighted from her carriage at the cemetery and passed through various alleys, when, as she approached her destination, she suddenly halted.

which person or people

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A woman was stretched upon the grave, who, on hearing the ejaculation of Mrs. Joe, partly raised her head, disclosing an earth-bedaubed face, and emitting sounds not human, but rather the moans of a tortured animal.