used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lady Rose came up to him, looking the question she could not ask.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is not death as yet," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Rose came up to him, looking the question she could not ask.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not death as yet," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
immediately past
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Lady Rose came up to him, looking the question she could not ask.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is not death as yet," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
not in physical motion
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Rose came up to him, looking the question she could not ask.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
precisely as stated
From this reading The baronet came at last, looking calmer and more self-possessed, but still very pale.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Lady Rose watched the master and servant as they went into the hall; then, gliding through one of the open windows, stole into the library, where she walked up and down, up and down, until it seemed as if she had travelled leagues on leagues, but could not stop.
but in spite of that
From this reading "It is not death as yet," he said.
