Chapter XIX

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

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

put in effect

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

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

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

expected hopefully

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

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From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

without deviation

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

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

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

divisible by two

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

an act that fails

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

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

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

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

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

a social unit living together

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

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

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

a narrow way or road

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

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

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

not any; not one

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

in a matter-of-fact manner

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

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

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

except for; apart from

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

carry out

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

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

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

three of four equal parts

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

to an undue degree

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

not seen or observed

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

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

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

at the time that

From this reading FAILURE Well as she knew the way to the Stones from the farm, she had never trodden it save on that one occasion in the fog when Ruth had been her guide.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole distance could not be more than half-a-mile, she reflected, as she sat in her room that evening, considering the task that lay before her.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading They were approached by a steep and winding lane that led up between high banks to the still steeper track on the open moor that ran directly to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She hoped to accomplish it unobserved, for she knew that the entire household retired by nine, and some of its members even before that hour in view of the early rising that the farm work entailed; and since she had no intention of allowing her interview with Rotherby to be unduly prolonged, she anticipated that the whole adventure need not take more than half-an-hour or at the most three-quarters.

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

From this reading She intended to assume an attitude so prosaically business-like that he would find it impossible to return, or even to attempt to return, to their former relations.