Chapter XX

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

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

anew

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

(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 Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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

From this reading FIRESHIP AND GALLEON.

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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From this reading FIRESHIP AND GALLEON.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

From this reading FIRESHIP AND GALLEON.

a young female

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

showing deep-seated resentment

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

up to a particular time

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

precisely as stated

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

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From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

at the time that

From this reading She had thought of it often, and became quite eager in that determination, when her brother related to her what had passed, in his interview with Miss Waldron.

a Caucasian

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In a word, she would not rest until she stood face to face with Lady Waldron.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the fair Christie was recovering nerve so fast, and established in such bouncing health again, by the red-wheat bread of White Post Farm, that nothing less would satisfy her than to beard--if the metaphor applies to ladies--the lion in the den, the arch-accuser, in the very court of judgment.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.

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

From this reading Truly it was an enterprise of great pith, for a fair young English girl, to confront the dark majestic foreign lady, stately, arrogant, imperious, and above all, embittered with a cruel wrong, fierce, malignant, rancorous.