Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

later than; following

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading AUGUSTA FLIES.

possessive form of “augusta” — the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

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

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading AUGUSTA FLIES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

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

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Paragraphs and stories about this will appeared in the papers, but of course she took no notice of these.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading Paragraphs and stories about this will appeared in the papers, but of course she took no notice of these.

past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

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

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

move an implement through

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Paragraphs and stories about this will appeared in the papers, but of course she took no notice of these.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Paragraphs and stories about this will appeared in the papers, but of course she took no notice of these.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading On the fourth day, however, after she had been photographed for the purposes of the Registry, things came to a climax.

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

From this reading Paragraphs and stories about this will appeared in the papers, but of course she took no notice of these.

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

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Paragraphs and stories about this will appeared in the papers, but of course she took no notice of these.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

at the time that

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

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

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But the excitement, great as it was, was as nothing compared to that which arose when the first whispers of the tale of the will, which was tattooed upon her shoulders, began to get about.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Of course, Augusta’s story, so far as it was publicly known, had created no small stir, which was considerably emphasised when pictures of her appeared in the illustrated papers, and it was discovered that she was young and charming.