Chapter XII

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

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

the framework of a bed

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading CONFIDENCES.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

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

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

a large number or amount

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The next morning Salome got up early, with the intention of posting her roll and the letter at the nearest Elm Fields post-office before breakfast.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

plural of “scribble” — poor handwriting

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

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

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

not in physical motion

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

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

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

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

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

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

From this reading Salome, however, still kept her property in her old room, and her manuscript and heaps of books and scribbles were in the drawer there, so that she often went into it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

at the time that

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

which person or people

From this reading Salome did not know what passed between Raymond and her mother, but when she came up to her room, she heard her speaking cheerfully to Stevens, who always came to attend on her mistress, as in old days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Salome had slept in a small iron bedstead in a corner of her mother's room since Ada had left home, in order that Raymond might have the one she had shared with her sister to himself.