Chapter XV · The Days Which Followed

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

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

have

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

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

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

recognizable; marked

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

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

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

move deeply

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

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

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a young female

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

go away from a place

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

in motion

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

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

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a thin strip (wood or metal)

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading As she did not appear she finally decided that she was resting and she would not disturb her until supper was ready.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

up to a particular time

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I begin to like the girl and feel like a mother already,” she thought, as she listened to the steps overhead until they ceased, and she waited for Elithe to come down.

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

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

at the time that

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

a Caucasian

From this reading She heard her next in the white room moving about, and hoped she would not slat her things around, but hang them in the closet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Miss Hansford had sat below listening to the splashing of water overhead, hoping Elithe would not get much on the floor, as it might come through into the kitchen, and that she would not leave the soap in the tub when she was through with her bath.

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

From this reading “I couldn’t bear to see that room all littered up, though Elithe’s litter wouldn’t be so bad as some.