Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

Having no one else present.

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

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

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

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

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

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

From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

mark as different

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

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From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

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From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

start firing a weapon

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

set up or found

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

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

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

not accessible to view

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

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From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

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

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

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From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

the act of departing

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

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From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

only a very short time before

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Both mother and Sir Hugh are out--gone to a matinée at the Garrick," she exclaimed.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

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

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

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From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A TRUTH IS HIDDEN WHEN Walter Fetherston entered the tasteful drawing-room at Hill Street four days later he found Enid alone, seated by the fire.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dull London light of the autumn afternoon was scarcely sufficient for him to distinguish every object in the apartment, but as he advanced she rose and stood silhouetted against the firelight, a slight, graceful figure, with hand outstretched.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have heard that you are leaving for Egypt to-morrow," he said, "and I wished to have a chat with you."

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From this reading "I'm so glad you've come in," and she placed a chair for him.