Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

in addition

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading And scared badly he was, too.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a youthful male person

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

being one more than ten

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

the organ of sight

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

a social unit living together

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a shape that spreads outward

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

set up or found

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

a room where books are kept

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading They were a wan, white-faced lot.

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From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

a particular point in time

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

not any; not one

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

according to the clock

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a quantity that is more than what is appropriate

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

shaped like a ring

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

express in words

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

made afraid

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading They were a wan, white-faced lot.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And scared badly he was, too.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

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

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading They were a wan, white-faced lot.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

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

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

at the time that

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

during the time that

From this reading Lady Paula's black eyes were ringed with violet, Maud Duggan's face was pinched and old-looking in the morning light, as though the night had seen no sleep for _her_ (which was true), Johanna McCall's little peaked face was pale as ivory, and her eyes looked heavy-lidded, as though she had cried overmuch in the still watches (which was true also), while Cynthia Debenham and Catherine Dowd sat with set faces and angry eyes, watching him as though deadly afraid of what he might say or do next.

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From this reading They were a wan, white-faced lot.

which person or people

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LIBRARY It was exactly eleven o'clock, and the various clocks in the house were chiming the hour out from every nook and corner of the Castle when Cleek, followed by Dollops and Mr. Narkom, made his way to the library, and found assembled there all the members of that ill-fated family--as well as those others who had perforce been obliged to stay there over-night at his orders--and with a polite "good morning" and a stiff little bow, took his place in the midst of them and glanced around.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Ross Duggan's countenance was as lined as an old man's; Captain Macdonald showed by the flare of nostrils and flash of eye that his temper was still as hot as his tongue, and not improved for the keeping; and little Cyril--who slipped in a moment or two late, with Tavish bringing up the rear--had the look of a boy who was scared half out of his wits.