Chapter XI · The Picture Recovered

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

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

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading What should she say to him?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

intense and profound fear

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

an instinctive motive

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

a small worthless amount

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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 In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

with speed

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

delivered from danger

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

express in words

From this reading What should she say to him?

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What should she say to him?

term of address for a man

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

express in words

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

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

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

at the time that

From this reading In the half-dark passage Rhoda stood, alone, when Jack Rotherfield had left her, uncertain what to do.

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

From this reading How should she explain the manner in which she had obtained possession of the lost treasure?

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading To tell the whole truth was, for many reasons, out of the question.

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

From this reading The first impulse of thankfulness and delight, in the thought that she had rescued Sir Robert’s favourite picture, that in a few moments he would be congratulating himself on its safe return, was quickly succeeded by a feeling of horror, of dread, when she realised the ever-increasing difficulties of her own position.