Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

later than; following

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

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

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

for the reason that

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

permission to do something

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

greatly pleased

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

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From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

a social unit living together

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

set up or found

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

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

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

greatly desired

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

held dear

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

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From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

stone post at side of a road to show distances

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

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

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

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

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

that is looked for

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

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From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

up to a particular time

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

someone who visits

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

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

From this reading THE FIRST MILESTONE Three months sped by and were gone like a dream.

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

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

which person or people

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The passing days were not, however, wholly dedicated to the books which held for Smiles the key to the citadel she sought to possess.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

belonging to which person

From this reading Other doors and other hearts were open to her, and, because of her simple charm, Donald's family welcomed her as a visitor whose every advent in the city home seemed to bring a fresh breath from the hills and open spaces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

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

From this reading Little Muriel, who had loved her unseen, worshipped her on sight, and Ethel, happy in Donald's betrothal to Marion Treville, would have been glad to have had her with them far more often than she would consent to come.

but in spite of that

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.

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

From this reading Day after day, until should come that longed-for, yet dreaded test, Rose studied with a diligence that delighted the private tutor whom Donald, through Miss Merriman, had secured for her--a young woman who found herself astonished by her pupil's avidity in seeking knowledge.