Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

later than; following

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

anew

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

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

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

strike violently

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

in a doubtful manner

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

at any time

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

apart from; not including

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

set up or found

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

a quick look

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

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From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

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

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

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

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

an instinctive motive

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

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

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

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 A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

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

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

not in physical motion

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

and nothing more

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

a course of conduct

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

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

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

possessing sweep

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

in the direction of

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

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

From this reading She had a glimpse of her sister on the path, but again her impulse was arrested.

in or at the place that

From this reading At length her hands dropped to her side, the tapping ceased and, with a shrug of her shoulders, she rose, turned on the lights and looked at herself in the mirror, where she had always found the solution of the few problems that had ever vexed her.

during the time that

From this reading Now she sat down on the edge of the bed, pressed her fingers to her temples, and for a while was motionless except for the restless tapping of her foot on the floor.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Doubtfully she turned, then sprang to the window as if to call Helen back.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MATTER OF GALLANTRY After Helen had left the room, Henriette staring at the closed door suddenly swept toward it and swung it half open, only to shut it with a bang.