Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

later than; following

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

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

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

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

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

in a brisk manner

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

lacking funds

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

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From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

permission to do something

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

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

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

the act of giving

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

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From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

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

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

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

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

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

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

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

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

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

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

above and across; more than

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

the act of searching for something

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

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

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

confined on all sides

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

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

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

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

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

in the direction of

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As soon as Grinselhof began to loom up over the trees, he moved cautiously along behind the hedges and thickets, as if seeking to avoid observation; and then, stealing across the bridge, he opened the gate, passed through the dense copse that surrounded the house, and entered the garden.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.

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

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

widely or fully known

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

during the time that

From this reading Her back was turned toward him as he approached; and, although he advanced with the utmost caution, the sound of his footsteps disturbed her in the intense silence of the spot, and she leaped to her feet, while the name of Gustave broke in surprised accents from her lips.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first object that greeted his sight was Lenora, seated at her table beneath the well-known catalpa, with her head resting on the board, evidently absorbed in sorrow.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Four days after Denecker had refused his consent to the marriage, a hired carriage might have been Been drawing up carefully in a screen of wood that bordered a by-road about half a league from Grinselhof.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A young man got out of it, and, giving directions to the coachman to await him at a neighboring inn, walked briskly across the moor toward the old _château_.