Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

later than; following

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

anew

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

quick to understand

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

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From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

not accessible to view

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

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

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

in an effectual manner

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

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

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

by good fortune

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

the act of departing

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

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

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

moving with great haste

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

immediately past

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

a safe place

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

determined

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

in the near future

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

carry out

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

not perceived or commented on

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

plural of “wall” — 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 Uncertain how to act, she at last resolved upon attempting an escape from the house, and was hurrying forward, in the hope of gaining the corridor unperceived, but the sound of voices outside again drove her back; and, in this new dilemma, she had nothing left but to take refuge behind the tapestry covering the walls, which being fortunately loose and hanging upon the ground, effectually concealed her.

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

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.

in or at the place that

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

which person or people

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the presentation of the silver casket, as before described, the whole of the bridal party, with the exception of Aveline, who contrived to remain behind, passed on into the adjoining chamber, where the priest was understood to be in waiting to perform the marriage ceremony.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without exposing herself, Aveline was enabled, through the folds of the tapestry, to command a view of what was going forward.

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

From this reading Apprehensive of the consequences of the discovery which must inevitably be soon made, Aveline would have flown back to her own room, but was deterred, from the strange noises and confusion she heard within it.

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

From this reading Scarcely was she screened from observation in this manner, when the door was thrown open, and a crowd of young gallants--evidently, from their bearing and the richness of their attire, of high rank--entered the apartment.