Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

create by looping or crocheting

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

recorded on film; made into a movie

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

in a willing manner

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MARGARET HAS HER WARNING.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

involving risk or danger

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

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

From this reading MARGARET HAS HER WARNING.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

in an industrious manner

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

English writer who published a translation of romances about King Arthur taken from French and other sources (died in 1471)

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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

From this reading MARGARET HAS HER WARNING.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

cut with a saw

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

an elderly unmarried woman

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

a message informing of danger

From this reading MARGARET HAS HER WARNING.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

in or at the place that

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Not ten minutes later Margaret Fanshawe stood alone at the old refectory window, which commands through the parting trees a view of the sea and the distant headland, now filmed in the aerial lights of the sunset.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading NEXT evening, I believe, Cleve saw Margaret Fanshawe, by favour of that kindest of chaperons, Miss Anne Sheckleton, at the spot where by chance they had met before--at the low bank that fences the wood of Malory, near the steep road that descends by the old church of Llanderris.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

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

From this reading Here, in the clear glow of sunset, they met and talked under the old trees, and the good old spinster, with her spectacles on, worked at her crochet industriously, and often peered over it this way and that, it must be confessed, nervously; and with a prudence with which Cleve would gladly have dispensed, she hurried this hazardous meeting to a close.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading I should not wonder if she had been drawn thither by the fanciful hope of seeing the passing sail of Cleve Verney's yacht--every sign and relic grows so interesting!