Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

with brightness

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

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

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

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

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

placed crosswise

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

delicately beautiful

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

producing no result or effect

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

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

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

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

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

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

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

a particular point in time

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

no person; not anyone

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

coated with paint

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

move stealthily

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

not in physical motion

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

the rays of the sun

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

closely encircling

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

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

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

in the direction of

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

up to a particular time

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading He could see nobody on the terrace, and moved forward hastily until he stopped in consternation as he crossed one of the verandas.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

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

From this reading It might, he fancied, be possible to slip into the house and change before he presented himself to Mrs. Acton, though he was by no means sure that the garments in the valise he carried in his hand were dry.

at the time that

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

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

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

which person or people

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading A FUTILE SCHEME There was bright sunshine at Bonavista when Nasmyth, who had been told at the station that Acton had arrived from Victoria the day before, limped out from the shadow of the surrounding Bush, and stood still a moment or two, glancing across the trim lawn and terrace towards the wooden house.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The spacious dwelling, gay with its brightly painted lattice shutters, dainty scroll-work, and colonnades of wooden pillars, rose against the sombre woods, and he wondered with some anxiety whether Mrs. Acton had many guests in it.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He had no desire to fall in with any strangers, for he was worn out and aching, and he still wore the old duck clothing in which he had left the canyon.