Chapter XIV · An Ultimatum

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

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

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

lacking funds

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

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From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

in a furtive manner

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

possessive form of “georgia” — a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

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

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

not often

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

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

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

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

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

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

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

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

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading As the morning hours passed on, the feeling of uneasiness at the Mission grew in intensity.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

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

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

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

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading At length the shouts of running footmen at the outer gates announced an arrival of importance, and a sigh of relief broke from the watchers on the terrace.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The men waited on the terrace, too full of anxiety to settle to any occupation, and the servants watched them furtively as they went about their duties.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.

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

From this reading Whether the uneasiness was due to the Vizier’s threat, or to a feeling that the tension which had so long existed had nearly reached breaking-point, every one seemed to be conscious that there was danger in the air.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although Georgia’s visits to the Palace were rarely less than two hours in duration, and another hour must be allowed for the journey thither and the return, she had not been gone an hour and a half before Lady Haigh began to appear from the sick room at intervals of ten minutes, and inquire whether she had not come back yet.