Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading A MEETING IN PARIS.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

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From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The young lady was surprised, indignant, and excessively curious.

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From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

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

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The young lady was surprised, indignant, and excessively curious.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

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

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

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

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

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

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

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

From this reading A MEETING IN PARIS.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading The young lady was surprised, indignant, and excessively curious.

within a building

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The young lady was surprised, indignant, and excessively curious.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A MEETING IN PARIS.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

above and across; more than

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading A MEETING IN PARIS.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

a course of conduct

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

term of address for a man

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The young lady was surprised, indignant, and excessively curious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

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

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

up to a particular time

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Georgina had happened to walk over to the Rectory early in the afternoon, and a message followed her from Sir Isaac, that she was not to go back to Castle Wafer until sent for.

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

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

which person or people

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading She stood at the open French window of the Rectory drawing-room as she said it, partly indoors, partly out, and her auditor was Frederick St. John, who was coming along the gravel path, in the twilight of the autumn evening, on his road from Castle Wafer.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I Wonder why I am kept a prisoner here?" exclaimed Georgina Beauclerc.

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

From this reading The young lady was surprised, indignant, and excessively curious.