Chapter XII

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

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Yet, when she looked at him, all her woman's intuition rebelled.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading LITIZKI BREAKS HIS APPOINTMENT.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading LITIZKI BREAKS HIS APPOINTMENT.

of short duration or distance

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

divisible by two

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading LITIZKI BREAKS HIS APPOINTMENT.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading Yet, when she looked at him, all her woman's intuition rebelled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

a room where books are kept

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading LITIZKI BREAKS HIS APPOINTMENT.

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

From this reading Yet, when she looked at him, all her woman's intuition rebelled.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

a particular point in time

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading Yet, when she looked at him, all her woman's intuition rebelled.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

determined

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

express in words

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

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 In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading One can think to good purpose in even so short a time as it takes to walk across a room.

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

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

at the time that

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

during the time that

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Clara was fully resolved to be guided by her reason alone in dealing with Billings, and not to permit herself to doubt his story if it should prove, as was probable, that what he had to say tended to corroborate the detective's theory.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Yet, when she looked at him, all her woman's intuition rebelled.

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

From this reading In the brief interval that elapsed between the time when she turned from Poubalov and the moment she entered the library, Clara reflected that while her loyal heart would rebel at the story to be told by Billings, she must hear him patiently, and not permit her distrust of him to manifest itself.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, when she looked at him, all her woman's intuition rebelled.