Chapter X

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

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

later than; following

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

(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 ALL IN HONOUR.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

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

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

(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 Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

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From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

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

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

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

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

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

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

the state of being honored

From this reading ALL IN HONOUR.

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

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

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

From this reading ALL IN HONOUR.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

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

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

immediately past

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

make reference to

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

not any; not one

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

affecting or influenced by the human mind

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

with low volume

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

a male human offspring

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

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

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

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

From this reading It was nearly a month after Lady Emily's appearance at Discombe, and there had been no letter from Geoffrey.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

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

From this reading They had talked of music, of the gardens, of the poor, and of the latest developments in that science of the supernatural in which Mrs. Wornock's interest had never abated, and in which her faith had never been entirely shaken.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Once, in the midst of discussing the last number of the _Psychical Magazine_ with Suzette--a sad sceptic--she said quietly-- "Whatever has happened, I know he is not dead.

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

From this reading Every day had increased Mrs. Wornock's anxiety, and in the face of an ever-growing fear there had been a tacit avoidance of all mention of the absent son, both on the part of his mother and of Suzette.