Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

later than; following

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

something written by hand

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

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

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading UNCLE JOSEPH.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

the literary culture

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

something that is lost

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

as might be expected

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

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From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

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

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

express in speech

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

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

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE JOSEPH.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading Leonard's first question referred to those lines in the letter which Rosamond had informed him were in a handwriting that she knew.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.

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

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The day and the night had passed, and the new morning had come, before the husband and wife could trust themselves to speak calmly of the Secret, and to face resignedly the duties and the sacrifices which the discovery of it imposed on them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They treated of ordinary domestic subjects, and she had read them often enough to become thoroughly acquainted with the peculiarities of Mrs. Treverton's handwriting.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Finding that he was at a loss to understand what means she could have of forming an opinion on this point, she explained that, after Captain Treverton's death, many letters had naturally fallen into her possession which had been written by Mrs. Treverton to her husband.