Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

plural of “aiken” — United States writer (1889-1973)

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

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

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

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From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

the act of closing something

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

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

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

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

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

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

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

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

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

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

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

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

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

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

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

a woman host

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

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

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

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

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

immediately past

From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

go away from a place

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

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

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

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

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

and nothing more

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

above and across; more than

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

by chance

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

have in common

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

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

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

carry out

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

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

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

accumulating and becoming more intense

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

a special situation

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

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

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading To her it was conviction enough of Jim's share in the mysteries she was struggling single handed to unravel, that he refused to take her into his confidence.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The last act of her morning duties was always a visit to the Bulkeleys' rooms.

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

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

in or at the place that

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE RANCH-HOUSE Mary Aikens, alone at the ranch-house, went about her morning work with fumbling hands and tired brain.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The shadow of impending crisis was over her though she recognised only the thickening of a cloud of doubt, suspicion, and fear that had been closing in on her for more than a year.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Isabel had refused to leave to her any of the care of their rooms, but Mary Aikens, as hostess, never omitted that morning visit to see that nothing was lacking for their comfort--perhaps, too, to dream a little over the wonderful thing that had happened that summer to the H-Lazy Z, the lonely ranch where never before in her time had another woman set foot.