Chapter V

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

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

later than; following

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

Having no one else present.

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

in addition

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

for the reason that

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

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From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

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

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

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

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

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

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

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

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

by chance

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

a safe place

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

turned inside out and resewn

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

done under pressure

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Indeed, the situation was reversed; because, had she then taken the initiative and discovered herself, not only would she have been saved; but also Mr Emmett, and the stranger.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The advent of the stranger if, in a way, it had saved her, had also complicated the situation; it was not, then, so much discovery she had to fear, as something it was not good to think of.

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

From this reading In sheer childish terror she had fled to the first refuge she could think of; as if it were a refuge; as if, after an instant's search, he was not sure to discover her hiding-place, and have her out.

at the time that

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

which person or people

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DOROTHY IS LEFT ALONE WITH HER GUARDIAN FOR THE NIGHT With the passing minutes the girl's plight took a different shape.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.

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

From this reading When she had first rushed behind that curtain it had been with a childish desire to hide; to avoid the man who had threatened her with kisses; and perhaps worse--for her maiden soul had warned her that he was one who, if opportunity offered, would not stop at a little.