Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

possessive form of “austria” — a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

placed crosswise

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

morally reprehensible

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

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

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

the force of workers available

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

a particular point in time

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

on one occasion

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

a course of conduct

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

never-ceasing

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading In the path beyond it Hugh Renwick would be awaiting her--Renwick, the imperturbable, the persistent, the--the despicable.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

in a swift manner

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then summoning her courage, she crossed the garden boldly in the direction of the arbor--the fateful arbor of Austria's betrayal--and her own.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading She waited for a moment at the gate to be sure that the man near the cabin had not observed her, and noted, through the foliage, that he had not moved.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

at the time that

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

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

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

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

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AN ESCAPE AND A CAPTURE In her flight from the cabin in the Archduke's woods, the Countess Strahni crept along in the shadow of the hedge which bordered the orchard, and reached the gate of the garden.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had seen the watcher in the orchard pacing to and fro, and, awaiting the moment when his back should be turned, she hurried swiftly on to the shelter of the garden wall, once within which, she thought that she would be safe from detection by the men of Herr Windt.