Chapter VI

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

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

(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 Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading "Don’t!" she muttered.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

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

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

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From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

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

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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 For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

a form of address for a man

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Don’t!" she muttered.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

the season of growth

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

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

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

a special situation

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

under the level of the ground

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

not leased to or occupied by a tenant

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

precisely as stated

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

at the time that

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

which person or people

From this reading "Don’t--don’t!" and almost in shame it might have been she hung her head as though it were Mary who might accuse, as though Mary it were who rose in judgment above her then.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Content had come to her with the house of life she lived in and now by the illumination of this ray of light, shooting through cellar windows, lighting up the very foundations of the structure of her being, she had been made aware, when it was all too late, of the solid and real substance upon which Nature had built the wasted thing she had become.

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

From this reading * * * * * Mr. Peverell in a spring cart from the nearest station brought Mary to Yarningdale Farm.

a late time of life

From this reading For so many years untenanted had that underground chamber been that, as has been said, Hannah had forgotten its existence.