Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

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From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

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

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

the act of waking

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

the formal act of approving

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

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

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

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

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

a message received and understood

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

set down according to a plan

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

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

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

expressed without speech

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

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

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

return to an original state

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

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

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

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

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

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

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading During her short stay in Ilion, Lizzie had been diligent enough in gathering items of information, but nevertheless she had remained oblivious of any impending crisis during the night.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

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

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

in the direction of

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Sallie's act was mute testimony that Agatha was, in truth, heir to Hercules Thayer's estate, spiritual and material.

-ing form of “tuck” — fit snugly into

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

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

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.

during the time that

From this reading She summoned Lizzie, and while she was dressing, laid out directions for the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She remembered the attention with pleasure and gratitude, as another blessing added to the greater one of James Hambleton's turn toward recovery.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCIENT WOOD Agatha's first thought on awakening late in the forenoon, was the memory of Sallie Kingsbury coaxing her to bed and tucking her in, in the purple light of the early morning.