Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

later than; following

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was all like a dreadful dream to Mary.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

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

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

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

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was all like a dreadful dream to Mary.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading It was all like a dreadful dream to Mary.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

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

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

only a very short time before

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

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

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

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

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was all like a dreadful dream to Mary.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

a particular point in time

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

a woman religious

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

possessive form of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

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

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

on a floor above

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

precisely as stated

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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

From this reading A NUN’S DEFIANCE It was a very strange evening that Mary and her father passed in the little upstairs room looking on to the street at Rusper.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.

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 Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir James had hardly spoken, and after supper had sat near the window, with a curious alertness in his face.

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

From this reading Mary knew that Chris was expected, and that Mr. Morris had ridden on to fetch him after he had called at Overfield, but from her short interview with Margaret she had seen that his presence would not be required.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young nun, though bewildered and stunned by the news that she must go, had not wavered for a moment as regards her intention to follow out her Religious vocation in some manner; and it was to confirm her in it, in case she hesitated, that Sir James had sent on the servant to fetch Chris.