Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

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

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

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

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Dame Gillian was not so scrupulous.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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From this reading Dame Gillian was not so scrupulous.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

without careful prior deliberation or counsel

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

immediately past

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

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 "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

a woman of refinement

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dame Gillian was not so scrupulous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading Dame Gillian was not so scrupulous.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

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

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

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

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

except if; if not

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

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

From this reading Dame Gillian was not so scrupulous.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

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

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had instantly the effect which was to be apprehended, for Lady Eveline seemed at first surprised and confused; then, as recollections of the past arranged themselves in her memory, she folded her hands, looked on the ground, and wept bitterly, with much agitation.

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

From this reading If a look could have killed, Dame Gillian would have been in deadly peril from that which Rose shot at her, by way of rebuke for this ill-advised communication.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am glad to see you so pleasant, madam," answered Rose, discreetly avoiding any reference to the events of the night before.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Your ladyship last night lay down on a better bed than this," she said, "unless I am much mistaken; and Rose Flammock and yourself know best why you left it."