Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

third-person singular of “astound” — affect with wonder

From this reading ISABEL STEWART ASTOUNDS MR.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

without stop or interruption

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading She parted the draperies and looked curiously into the room beyond.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading She parted the draperies and looked curiously into the room beyond.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)

From this reading GODDARD.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She parted the draperies and looked curiously into the room beyond.

investigate scientifically

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

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From this reading ISABEL STEWART ASTOUNDS MR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

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

From this reading She parted the draperies and looked curiously into the room beyond.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ISABEL STEWART ASTOUNDS MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading She parted the draperies and looked curiously into the room beyond.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading ISABEL STEWART ASTOUNDS MR.

not in physical motion

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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 Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading But there was not a sound to be heard in the room beyond, although the curtains still continued to vibrate gently, thus showing the presence of some object that had caused the movement.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stewart arose to investigate, for the conversation in which she had been engaged and the story she was relating were of such a nature that she did not care to have a third party, especially a servant, overhear it.