Chapter VI

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

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

react verbally

From this reading Louise sprang up to answer the call.

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

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

aroused to action

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

confined by bonds

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

a woman singer having a contralto voice

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

dearly loved

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

put on clothes

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

and nothing more

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

hear with intention

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

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

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

a dark grey cloud bearing rain

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

according to the clock

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

and nothing more

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

in a persistent manner

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

an educational institution

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

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

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

a person, without saying who

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Louise sprang up to answer the call.

not in physical motion

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

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

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

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

From this reading Louise sprang up to answer the call.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

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

From this reading Louise, still bound by the discipline of school, was not a late sleeper.

at the time that

From this reading As early as seven o'clock on the morning following Langdon Jesse's call she was lying awake, striving to dispel, by the process of optimistic reasoning, the sinister nimbus that seemed to be enshrouding her, when the telephone bell in her dressing room began to ring persistently.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading "I know it is a barbarous hour, dear," Laura's cheerful contralto came over the wire, "but I've just been aroused from my juvenile slumbers by the telephone, and of course I must have revenge upon somebody.

but in spite of that

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Listen, dear: I know that it only takes you about fifteen minutes to dress--of course you are not dressed yet?