Chapter XII · Chapter 12

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

anew

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

(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 One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

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

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

someone with a promising future

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

with no protection or shield

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

promote over another

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was Venner who spoke first.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

a young female

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

the act of departing

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

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

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

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

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

not prudent or wise

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

by chance

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

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

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It was Venner who spoke first.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

a special situation

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

except if; if not

From this reading One thing was in their favor, however; there was not much likelihood of their being attacked from below, seeing that all the servants had gone to bed; unless, perhaps, some late comer entered the house.

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

From this reading It was Venner who spoke first.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Still, the risk had to be run, and so they stood there together, waiting for the next move.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

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

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.

which person or people

From this reading It was Venner who spoke first.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I cannot get over the extraordinary likeness of that girl to my wife," he said.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE WHITE LADY AGAIN It was perhaps an imprudent thing for the two friends to remain there, exposed as they were to the danger of discovery at any moment; but, so completely were they fascinated by what was going on about them, that they had flung caution to the winds.