Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

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

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

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From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

without deviation

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

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From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

the act of departing

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

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

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

with honesty

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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 Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

make reference to

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

not any; not one

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

not one, and not any

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

not divisible by two

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

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

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

plural of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

pierce with many holes

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

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

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

a special situation

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

not watched

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Down below, in the great hall itself, she heard a sound of voices--for the Doctor had already begun his tale--and she tried to catch the sense of it, listening particularly for any mention of Count Odin's name, which must, she believed, be the key to this strange riddle of her adventure.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

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

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

at the time that

From this reading When her father approached her, smiling and not ill-pleased, she was quite sure that the Count's name had not been mentioned; nor was her surmise in any way incorrect.

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

From this reading THE INTERVIEW Premonition is an odd thing enough and no distant relative of that sister art of prophecy which the ancients so justly esteemed.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

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

From this reading Evelyn knew no reason whatever why her father should be offended by the presence of Count Odin at the Manor, but none the less premonition warned her that the meeting would not be unattended by consequences of some import.

but in spite of that

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In this fear she had quitted the Count's room directly Dr. Philips warned her that the Earl's carriage was in the courtyard; and going out to the head of that short flight of stairs by which you reach the banqueting hall, she waited there in no little expectation, afraid she knew not of what, and yet quite sure that she had good reason to be afraid.