Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

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

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

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

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

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

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

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From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

catch sight of

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

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

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

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

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

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

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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 In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

engage in

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

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

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

not any; not one

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

and nothing more

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

not taken into account

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

record on photographic film

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

a particular situation

From this reading AN ALARMING MESSAGE I sat and shivered in my brown shoes.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

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

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

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

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

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

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

precisely as stated

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

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

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

during the time that

From this reading While the two girls stared alternatively at one another and at the photograph, I tried to make up my mind what course it would be best to pursue.

which person or people

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

the least favorable outcome

From this reading In bringing Lady Mabel to The Lodge I had quite overlooked the possibility that she might espy the photograph of Monk which stood always, as I very well knew, on the piano in the drawing-room, and the worst of it was that the photograph had only been taken a few months, so there was no possibility of mistaking the face.

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

From this reading It was certain that Mabel would appeal to me for confirmation of her assertion, since I had met Marr in her presence, so what could I do?

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I think you must be mistaken," said Gertrude, who looked puzzled, "the photograph is certainly one that my father had taken early this year."