Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

existing in abundance

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

anew

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

possessing life

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

(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 She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

the act of breaking something

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

in a forceful dynamic manner

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

divisible by two

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

at any time

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

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

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

and nothing more

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

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 I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

the back side of the neck

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

cut with a saw

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

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

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

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

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

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

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

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

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

in the direction of

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

a source of difficulty

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading I could not see the twin dark tendrils at the white nape of her neck, but I knew they were there, as beautiful as ever.

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading I thought she had never been half so beautiful as now, never more alive, more vibrantly and dynamically feminine than now.

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

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

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

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

a Caucasian

From this reading She had not even a scarf about her head, so that all its Greek clarity of line, all its tight-curling dark hair--almost breaking into four ringlets, two at each white temple--were distinct to me as I looked at her, even in the half light.

which person or people

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Her face, with its wondrous dark eyes, was full toward me, meeting this danger for such as it might be; so that, again, I saw the sweet full oval of her brow and cheek and chin, with just these two dark incipient curls above.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading IN WHICH IS ABOUNDING TROUBLE I looked at Helena Emory, glad that she did not at first sight recognize the intruder who had elicited her wrath,--for she seemed almost more angry than perturbed, such being her nature.