Chapter XVII

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From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

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

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

with honesty

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

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

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

held dear

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

a human being

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

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From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

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

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

a person who sings

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

be seated

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

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From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.

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

From this reading She was economical, and the carpet was much too expensive to be looked upon by the sun.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

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

From this reading STORM AND BROWN SILK AGNETA and Mary Fordyce were in the drawing-room of Fordyce Castle, an immensely solemn apartment rendered more so by the blinds which were drawn half-mast high in obedience to an order from Lady Fordyce.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the semi-darkness which this induced the two girls were busy, one with her singing, which she was practising, and the other with the tambour-work she loved.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Mary, the worker, was obliged to sit as close as possible to the window in order to get light by which to ply her needle.

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

From this reading Agneta’s voice rose in those desolate screams which are the exclusive privilege of the singer practising, and for the emitting of which any other person would justly be punished.