Chapter X

in addition

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Latham was anxious.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

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From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

remove the dust from

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

to or in any or all places

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

the organ of sight

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

brought together in one place

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

and nothing more

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

immediately past

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

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From this reading Latham was anxious.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

without good reason

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

not any; not one

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

resulting in punishment

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

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From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

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

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

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

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

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

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

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

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She made no contributions to the chat—the new stitch was difficult—but constantly her eye glanced from her needle, here, there and everywhere—searching for dust.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

precisely as stated

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading The same group was gathered in the same room just twenty-three hours later.

be dressed in

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Leavitt, detained last night on one of her many domestic cares (she never had learned to wear her domestic cares lightly, and probably would have enjoyed them less if she had) was here also to-night: an upright, satin-clad figure very busy with an elaborate piece of needlework.

but in spite of that

From this reading Richard Bransby had not yet readied his decision, and the self-suspense was punishing him badly.