Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

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

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

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

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

the act of waking

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

form a curve

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

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

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

in or to another place

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

a social unit living together

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

plural of “fatalist” — anyone who submits to the belief that they are powerless to change their destiny

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

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

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

a man who lives on the frontier

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

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

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

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

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As one door had swung shut, another had swung open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As one door had swung shut, another had swung open.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

above and across; more than

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading As one door had swung shut, another had swung open.

carry out

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

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

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

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

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The death of her father had shut the door on opportunity in the Valley; and the little old lady, waiting for Matthews up in Prince Albert, Canada, to take her back to the inheritance of her father's family in Scotland, opened elsewhere another door of opportunity.

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The parting of the ways had come to her, as it comes to us all.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

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

From this reading Were we creatures of circumstances, as the fatalists declared; or could we master and bend circumstances to human will?

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

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE AWAKENING CONTINUED It was all over, the inquest, the coroner's finding, the reading of the will, the revelation of the real errand on which the old frontiersman had come from Saskatchewan.