Chapter XV

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

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

regarded with aversion

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Louise tore open the envelope with trembling hands.

deliberately vague or ambiguous

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Louise tore open the envelope with trembling hands.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

immediately past

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

not any; not one

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Louise tore open the envelope with trembling hands.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

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

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading She had no means of surmising the character of the message.

express in words

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

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

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

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

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Louise tore open the envelope with trembling hands.

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

From this reading His private report to Laura, however, as to the obvious state of Mrs. Treharne's health had been sufficiently alarming to cause Laura to lie awake a good part of the night, meditating as to whether she should tell Louise.

a shaky motion

From this reading Louise tore open the envelope with trembling hands.

not yet opened or unsealed

From this reading Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

at the time that

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Blythe had been purposely evasive in replying to Louise's questions as to whether her mother had looked ill when he had last seen her, for he disliked to be the bearer of disquieting news.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Louise tore open the envelope with trembling hands.