Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

the state of being absent

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

in a state of sleep

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

confined on all sides

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

set up or found

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

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

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

a Native American chieftain who argued for peace with the European settlers (16th century)

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading What was this locket which madame hid so jealously?

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

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

with jealousy

From this reading What was this locket which madame hid so jealously?

plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

immediately past

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

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 BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace

From this reading What was this locket which madame hid so jealously?

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

the middle of the day

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

new

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

move upward

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

without speaking

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What was this locket which madame hid so jealously?

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

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

one who is absent from school without permission

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Had this poor victim of conspiracy, this puppet in the cruel game of politics, left behind in France some unhappy love affair?

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading She found the truant asleep, the last vestige of her recent violent tears fringing her lashes.

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

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was this locket which madame hid so jealously?

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

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

a Caucasian

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.

which person or people

From this reading BROTHER JACQUES TELLS THE STORY OP HIAWATHA At the noon meal madame's chair at the table was vacant, and Anne, who had left madame outside the convent gate and had not seen her since, went up to the room to ascertain the cause of the absence.

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

From this reading Silently Anne contemplated the fall and rise of the lovely bosom, eyed thoughtfully the golden thread which encircled the white throat; and wondered.