Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

surprising greatly

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

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

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

the first light of day

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

a drop of dew

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

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From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

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From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

coins made of gold

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

not accessible to view

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

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From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

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From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

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

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

cut with a saw

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

the quality of being significant

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

move hurridly

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

in a swift manner

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

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

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

under the level of the ground

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading Here, safe as a fox in earth, she remained close hidden until nightfall, and then started for her holt at Hangman's Hollow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Then it was that another scintillation--that of steel--struck upon Lovey's sight, and she saw the flash of bayonets and the gleam of red coats.

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

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

during the time that

From this reading A GOD OF GLASS It had been Lovey Lee's part to keep guard during the operations beneath her cottage, and, on the morning of discovery, while Knapps was underground and John Lee lay in a heavy sleep, she stood at her door and scanned the morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading They approached swiftly across the Moor, and, divining their significance, the old woman instantly fled out at the rear of her cottage, and climbed and crept with amazing speed into the lonely fastnesses of North Hisworthy Tor above Prince Town.

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

From this reading Her mind was on money; within eight-and-forty hours she would receive her reward; and now every glittering dewdrop of the dawn shone beneath her eyes like a gold piece.