Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

later than; following

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

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

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

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

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading Madelon's Convalescence.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

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

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

the quality of being outrageous

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

a movement into or inward

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

set up or found

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

a search for knowledge

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

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

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading Madelon's Convalescence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

not any; not one

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

plural of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was the enormity of the offence that struck them aghast, the boldness of the attempt, and its complete success.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Madelon, if she had but known it, had small reason to apprehend any very vigorous pursuit on the part of the nuns.

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

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

at the time that

From this reading There was, it is true, no small commotion in the convent, when Soeur Lucie, entering Madelon's cell the morning after her flight, found the empty room, the unslept-on bed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She did not indeed realize at first that the child had run away; but when, after inquiry and search through the whole convent, she found that nothing had been seen or heard of her, since she herself had quitted the cell the previous evening, then the whole truth became apparent, and a general sense of consternation pervaded the sisterhood.