Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

the state of being absent

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

in addition

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

at or toward the back of something

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

cause to be bored

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

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

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

a special loved one

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

dearly loved

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

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

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

divisible by two

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

opinion or judgment

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

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

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

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

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

a small worthless amount

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

go away from a place

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

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

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But, my dear Jack--" "But, my dear Jem--I am her father.

easily agitated

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

and nothing more

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

above and across; more than

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

an amount of time

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

a person, without saying who

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

express in speech

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

walk heavily

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading The major bowed his head, and as far as possible a veil was drawn over the events of that night.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

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

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

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

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

during the time that

From this reading Rumour was pretty busy during the next month, during which period several stories were afloat, but only one bore the stamp of truth--that, out of despair some said, Captain Rolph obtained leave of absence, and went off to Norway, shooting, while Mrs Rolph and her niece accompanied him as far as Hull, and then continued their journey to Scarboro'.

which person or people

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading That was perfectly true, Mrs Rolph having her hands pretty full with Marjorie, who also turned ill having bad, nervous, hysterical fits, and refusing absolutely to go outside The Warren door without having tight hold of Mrs Rolph's arm; and even then she was constantly turning her eyes wildly round as if in expectation of seeing someone start out from behind bush or hedge.

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

From this reading What would our darling wish if she could speak to us--if we could speak to her upon what it would be best to do?"