Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

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

From this reading Her eyes were concentrated on the cab in which she was to be carried away.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

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

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Her eyes were concentrated on the cab in which she was to be carried away.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

a human female employed to do housework

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Her eyes were concentrated on the cab in which she was to be carried away.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

a small house with a single story

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

opinion or judgment

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

the act of retaining something

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

showing sorrow

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

above and across; more than

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

in a satirical manner

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

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

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading There were two more plain-clothes men in charge of it; one on the box, another by the door, and at sight of them she laughed satirically.

up to a particular time

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

having passed out of existence

From this reading She kept her eyes fixed on Mrs. Braxfield until Mrs. Braxfield vanished; but Mrs. Braxfield never looked back.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading Her eyes were concentrated on the cab in which she was to be carried away.

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

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.

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

From this reading Her eyes were concentrated on the cab in which she was to be carried away.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading BRAXFIELD’S MOVE Five minutes later, the charwoman, amazed and lachrymose, and holding a corner of her apron in readiness to apply to her eyes, watched the little procession move away across the garden of Woodland Cottage and over the hill-side to the edge of the grass track whereat the cab was in waiting.