Chapter V

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

plural of “bromide” — any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

possessive form of “burnham” — United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

for the most part

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

a state at a particular time

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

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From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

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From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

set up or found

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

the act of departing

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

destroyed or killed

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

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

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

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

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

a social unit living together

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

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

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

not in action or at work

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

a midday meal

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

in a moody manner

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

according to the clock

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

on one occasion

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

not used up

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

worried and uneasy

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

affording physical relief

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The entrance of Jones with the tea roused her from her contemplation of the closed house of her opposite neighbor across the street.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

in the direction of

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

being four more than twenty

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

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

From this reading To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

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

From this reading A QUESTION OF TIME TWENTY-FOUR hours had passed since Evelyn Preston’s discovery of the dead man, and the Burnham household had returned somewhat to its normal condition, chiefly through Dr. Hayden’s soothing influence and sound advice which had proved an effectual check to the servants’ inclination to hysteria, Burnham’s temper, and Evelyn’s nervousness.

which person or people

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

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 To Evelyn the day had seemed never ending; she had gone out for part of the morning, returned for luncheon, and afterward had attempted to rest, but she was far too restless to remain long in one place, and about four o’clock in the afternoon she found herself in the drawing room gazing moodily out of the window, her knitting needles for once idle in her lap.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marian Van Ness, in lieu of a trained nurse, had spent the night with the housekeeper, Mrs. Ward, who had finally quieted down under the influence of bromides and toward morning slept heavily.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the few remaining hours Marian had thrown herself on the couch in the housekeeper’s sitting room and snatched a short nap before going to her work at the State Department.