Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading His suspense was destined to be short.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

give encouragement to

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

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From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading His suspense was destined to be short.

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

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

opinion or judgment

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

the act of departing

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading His suspense was destined to be short.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

set down according to a plan

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

a particular point in time

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

above and across; more than

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

most frequent or common

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

delivered from danger

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

have in common

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His suspense was destined to be short.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading His suspense was destined to be short.

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

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading His suspense was destined to be short.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

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

From this reading TWO DOORS The enthusiasm, the expectation in Mrs. Deo's voice were unmistakable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

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

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.

during the time that

From this reading While he was straining his eyes to see what might be going on down the road, a small crowd of people came round the corner of the house.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

done by design

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In their midst walked a woman with a shawl or cape over her head--a fierce and wilful figure which shook off the hand kind Mrs. Deo laid on her arm, and shrank as the great front door fell open, sending forth a flood of light which, to one less wedded to wild ways and outdoor living, promised a hospitable cheer.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading This good woman believed in this rescued waif of turbulent caprices and gipsy ways, and from this moment he began to believe in her too, and consequently to share some of the excitement which had now become prevalent all through the house.