Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

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From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD NEWS.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

fearless and daring

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER FORTY TWO.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

separation resulting from hostility

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading CHAPTER FORTY TWO.

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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 "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

information about recent and important events

From this reading BAD NEWS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

with speed

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

a male human offspring

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

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

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

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

From this reading CHAPTER FORTY TWO.

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

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.

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

From this reading There had been an increasing coolness between mother and son, and it seemed as if it were rapidly approaching estrangement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The news of Hazel Thorne's imprisonment, for it could be called little else, was not long in reaching Ardley, and Mrs Canninge watched her son's countenance to see what effect it had.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We must do our duty," said Rebecca with a sigh, and the sisters rose and left the room, like clever diplomatists, content with the impression they had made, and feeling that by a bold stroke they had completely riveted their old mastery.