Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

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From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

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

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

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

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

seizure by the government

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

brought together in one place

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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 It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

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

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

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

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As she passed through the kitchen, Mandy paused in her bread-making and looked around.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

not in accordance with the season

From this reading It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading It was an afternoon in early May, and unseasonably hot.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She shook her head at the girl's evident intention, with disapproval.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

having a fluffy character or appearance

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading Arethusa gathered up her woolly rug and a dog-eared copy of "Jane Eyre," which would have known almost instant confiscation if Miss Eliza had glimpsed it in her possession, and proceeded to go down to the woodland.

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

From this reading "I wouldn' be gwine out theah to be settin' this arternoon, Arethusie.