Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

from one side of something to the other

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

anew

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

for the reason that

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

a job in an organization

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

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

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading Janice thought with some compunctions of conscience.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Janice thought with some compunctions of conscience.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

set up or found

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

a farewell remark

From this reading "And never said good-bye to me!"

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

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 Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And never said good-bye to me!"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "And never said good-bye to me!"

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Janice thought with some compunctions of conscience.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And never said good-bye to me!"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading Janice thought with some compunctions of conscience.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

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

From this reading Janice thought with some compunctions of conscience.

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

From this reading "And never said good-bye to me!"

create by training and teaching

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon asking the porter she learned that Madam had left the train at Sweetwater.

precisely as stated

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

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

From this reading "Is it possible that she was offended because of those pieces of newspaper I carried in my bosom?

which person or people

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Janice thought with some compunctions of conscience.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading SOMETHING VERY EXCITING Janice did not see the black-eyed woman who had been so much in her company across the continent again that night; and in the morning she found that the berth under her own had remained empty.