Chapter XXI

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

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

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

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

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

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

be the source of pain

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

an instinctive motive

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

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

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She meant to be kind.

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From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

a female domestic

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She meant to be kind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

above and across; more than

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

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

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

a safe place

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

a special situation

From this reading “For they would never have allowed her to hurt me,” she said to herself--“and she did not mean to hurt me, poor thing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

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

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

at the time that

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.

in or at the place that

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

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

From this reading Letitia hurried along the passage to the room which she always occupied at the Park, and where Felicie was already arranging her “things” out of the box.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She took refuge in this room as in a safe place, and locked the door behind her with an impulse of fright.

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

From this reading When, however, she sat down panting to think it over, reassured by these walls and by the tranquil presence of her maid busied about ordinary concerns, and by the conviction that Mary was in the hands of the attendant and would not be allowed to follow her, Mrs. Parke began to perceive that her panic might be thought foolish, and that there was really nothing to be afraid of.