Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

the quality of being advisable

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

later than; following

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

anew

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

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

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

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

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

a line of approach

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

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From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

argue with one another

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

having made preparations

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

being one more than seven

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

the act of departing

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

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

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

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

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

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

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

moving with great haste

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

immediately past

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

not any; not one

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

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

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

according to the clock

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

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From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

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

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

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From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

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

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.

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

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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

From this reading He was going to a lecture on Velasquez at the house of one of his colleagues, Professor Littleford.

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

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

at the time that

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

a Caucasian

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was possessed by a desire to see her again and to test the permanency of her last mood with him, when she had demanded her gloves and left him in despair.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "HER HEART WAS OTHERWHERE" A few nights after the meeting in the woods, Leigh was hurrying along Birdseye Avenue, like the belated White Rabbit on its way to the Queen's croquet party.

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

From this reading The beginning of the lecture was set for eight o'clock, and it was now past the hour, for he had been detained in the city by the joint debate between Emmet and Judge Swigart, put at half past five that the workingmen might have an opportunity to attend.

English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)

From this reading The time consumed in returning to the Hall, in dining and dressing, almost convinced him of the advisability of staying at home, but he reflected that to do so was probably to miss a chance of seeing Miss Wycliffe, and this was a risk he was by no means disposed to run.