Chapter XV

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

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

anew

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Jack bit her lips and her eyes clouded.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading Jack bit her lips and her eyes clouded.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Jack bit her lips and her eyes clouded.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

set up or found

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

destroyed or killed

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

a small worthless amount

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

the act of departing

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading Jack bit her lips and her eyes clouded.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

a particular point in time

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

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

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

cut with a saw

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

not in physical motion

From this reading Over in a quiet corner Jack saw Olive and Frieda still with the Harmons.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In a moment she meant to join them, but first she must conquer a queer sensation that overmastered her.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

on a floor above

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

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

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

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

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Never before in her life had she known what it was to be overtaken by a premonition; now she felt almost ill, she longed to escape and never set eyes on the Harmons again.

at the time that

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading ELIZABETH'S STRANGE CONFESSION Jean stayed upstairs, but when Jack came back with the wraps she found Ruth and Jim gone, leaving word that she and Olive were to put Frieda to bed without waiting for her, as she might come back fairly late.