Chapter XVII

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

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

anew

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

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

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

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

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she strode on seeing nothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

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From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

in a feverish manner

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

ranking above all others

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

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

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

a female domestic

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

the force of workers available

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

not any; not one

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But she strode on seeing nothing.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

on one occasion

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

inflected form of “oversleep” — sleep longer than intended

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

-ing form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

move upward

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But she strode on seeing nothing.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

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

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

comparative of “still” — not in physical motion

From this reading The sea had never been a stiller, hotter blue, the mountain more golden, the sky more like an opening rose.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading But she strode on seeing nothing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

travel through water

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

a special situation

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

up to a particular time

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading She sprang out of bed at once, a trifle disburdened by the thought of a long ramble alone in the early morning, and, postponing her swim in the tanks below until her return, dressed so hurriedly that had hats been in vogue hers no doubt would have gone on back foremost.

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

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.

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

From this reading She would have overslept again had it not been for the faithful maid with her coffee.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She was feverishly afraid of being intercepted, although such a thing had never occurred, the other women being far too elegant to rise so early, and a proper sense of decorum forbidding the young men to offer their escort.