Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

later than; following

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

the two together, not just one

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

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

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

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

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

an opposing military force

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

moving swiftly

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

the act of departing

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

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

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

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

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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 Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

in a miraculous manner

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

information about recent and important events

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

not any; not one

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

and nothing more

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

by chance

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

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

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

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

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

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

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

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

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

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From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

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

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dare left Slumberleigh Hall early the following morning, and drove up to the rectory on his way to Vandon.

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

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

which person or people

From this reading There was not a servant in Dare's modest establishment who was not on the lookout for him on his return.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration

From this reading No conversation was possible in the dog-cart, with the groom on the back seat thirsting to hear any particulars of the news which had spread like wildfire from Vandon throughout the whole village the previous afternoon, and which was already miraculously flying from house to house in Slumberleigh this morning, as things discreditable do fly among a Christian population, which perhaps "thinks no evil," but repeats it nevertheless.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After being closeted with Mr. Alwynn in the study for a short time, they both came out and drove away together.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Ruth, invisible in her own room with a headache, her only means of defence against Mrs. Alwynn's society, heard the coming and the going, and was not far wrong in her surmise that Dare had come to beg Mr. Alwynn to accompany him to Vandon--being afraid to face alone the mysterious enemy intrenched there.