Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

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

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

a line of approach

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

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

From this reading Estabrook sat with his forehead in his hands.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Estabrook sat with his forehead in his hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading Estabrook sat with his forehead in his hands.

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

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

not accessible to view

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

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

From this reading Estabrook sat with his forehead in his hands.

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

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

immediately past

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

a female domestic

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

not any; not one

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

win a victory over

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading When at last he raised his head, his expression astounded me.

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

From this reading Estabrook sat with his forehead in his hands.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

express in speech

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the act of spotting or staining something

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

up to a particular time

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

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

From this reading His face was hidden, but his fingers moved on his temples as if he were grinding some substance there into powder.

at the time that

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

which person or people

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.

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

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BLADES OF GRASS When Margaret Murchie, sitting in the interior of the limousine, with the arc light playing through the thousand raindrops on the window pane spotting a face lined with the strength of a stolid old maid, had finished her narrative, there was no sound but that of the storm mourning down the avenue.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I had had enough experience in my practice with those who are struggling to overcome a great shock, not to speak until some word from him had disclosed the effect that Margaret's story had produced.