Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

later than; following

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

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

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

make glad or happy

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

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

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

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

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

immediately past

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

held dear

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

wishing evil to others

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

possessive form of “maverick” — someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

not any; not one

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

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

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

on one occasion

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

and nothing more

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

without much difficulty

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

done under pressure

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

except for; apart from

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

very great or intense

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

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

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

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

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading To Lyle it seemed she had never seen such venomous malignity as was in the look which he gave her.

which person or people

From this reading Morton Rutherford was not the only one who had observed the expression on Maverick's face.

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

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind was now raging down the canyon with terrific force, but Lyle had but one thought, to warn those whom she loved and save them from danger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

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

From this reading Stepping into the dining room a few moments after Morton had left, she heard imprecations and curses mingled with her own name and that of Mr. Cameron, and realized at once that their secret was known; then, as he hastily left the house, she heard a few words of bitter hatred which would have no special meaning to his wife, but which Lyle, knowing what Houston and his friends had been anticipating for the last few days, readily understood.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading Catching up a light wrap which she threw about her shoulders, she rushed out of the house, passing Miss Gladden and Ned, who were in the porch watching the storm, and who tried to detain her.