Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

later than; following

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

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

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

in an awkward manner

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

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

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

a small inlet

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

the first light of day

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

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

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

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

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

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

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

engage in

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

social deportment

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

the force of workers available

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

not any; not one

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

owed as a debt

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

a large beer glass

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

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

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.

past form of “swoon” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

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

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

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

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading THE TREASURE Owing doubtless to the death of Bonhomme and to the orders given in no uncertain tones by Madame de la Fontaine, the bandits from the schooner in the cove did not make a further effort to attack the Inn that night.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Distracted by anxiety and by their helplessness, at the first streak of dawn, Dan started for town to get a doctor, and Ezra Manners volunteered to go to the Red Farm and bring back Mrs. Frost, Nancy, and the maids.

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

From this reading There was no rest, however, for Madame de la Fontaine, after her heroic exploit in the Oak Parlour, had swooned completely away.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They carried her to the couch in Mrs. Frost's parlour, and, awkwardly enough, did what could be done for her by men.

at the time that

From this reading It was over an hour before they succeeded in restoring her to consciousness, and when they did so, she awoke to delirium and fever.