Chapter II

later than; following

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

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

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

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

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

travel across or pass over

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

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

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

come together

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

divisible by two

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

set up or found

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

destroyed or killed

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

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

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

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

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

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

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

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

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

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

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

not any; not one

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

an insignificant place

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

cut with a saw

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

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

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

do one's shopping

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

the state of being asleep

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

that is looked for

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

not in physical motion

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

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

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

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

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

a just detectable amount

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

loosening the ties that fasten something

From this reading To her great astonishment, on opening the door of the shop, and unfastening the shutters, they were nowhere to be found.

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

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

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

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

in or at the place that

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

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

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading With her mind full of concern and kind thoughts for the poor little strangers, Mrs. Morley rose early the next morning, and hastily dressing, went down before rousing her own children, to see whether they were still sleeping.

the words that are spoken

From this reading On examining the bolt of the front door, she saw that it had been slipped back, and that they must evidently have gone out before it was light, probably fearing to encounter the cross words, or even blows, which had hitherto repulsed them from door after door where they had sought shelter.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading In the corner lay the blanket she had so carefully wrapped round them the night before, but no trace of the children could be seen.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.”