Chapter XXIV

later than; following

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

anew

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

a female human offspring

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

the act of departing

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

come to pass

From this reading "No! something will happen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

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

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

and nothing more

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

not any; not one

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

and nothing more

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

delivered from danger

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

a person, without saying who

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "No! something will happen.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

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

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.

at the time that

From this reading It was dark when he came, but after he had gone home again, Margaret pleaded to be taken home, if only for an hour, to see her mother.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading THE GREAT ALTERNATIVE Margaret was still in jeopardy, and before many hours had gone it was known that she stood in danger of again being lodged in the place from whence she had just been rescued.

which person or people

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No! something will happen.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "No!" cried Heinrich, who had come back to the stable, pale and dishevelled, the water dripping from him as he stood within the room.

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

From this reading What should have been her bridal day was spent in hiding, and her father did not dare to come to see her in the broad daylight lest someone belonging to the Holy House should be watching, in readiness to track him, on the supposition that he would be going to see his daughter.