Chapter XXXIII

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

Having no one else present.

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

eagerly desirous

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

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

From this reading THE TENANT FROM BEECHAMPTON.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

divisible by two

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

being always present

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TENANT FROM BEECHAMPTON.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

provoking horror

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

come into possession of

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

a person who is being chased

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

believed likely

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading THE TENANT FROM BEECHAMPTON.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

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

From this reading THE TENANT FROM BEECHAMPTON.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

in or to any place at all

From this reading One horrible idea pursued her wherever she turned her thoughts, an ever-present source of terror.

during the time that

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.

belonging to which person

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The telegram from Auray had been delivered at the Manor House early in the afternoon, and had given comfort to the weary heart of John Treverton’s wife; but even this assurance of good news could not silence her fears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While John Treverton was in Paris, waiting to obtain proof of Jean Kergariou’s identity with the sailor whose corpse he had seen carried to the Morgue, Laura was sitting alone in her husband’s study, full of anxious thoughts.

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

From this reading Her husband, the man for whom she would have given her life, had been suspected--even broadly accused--of murder.