Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

anew

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

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

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

eagerly desirous

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

make certain of

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

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From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

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From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

divisible by two

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

apart from; not including

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

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From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

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

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

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

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

come together

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

make reference to

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

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

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

not any; not one

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

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

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

express in words

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

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

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

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

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

not in physical motion

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

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

From this reading Then she asked: “How did you know I was staying in this neighbourhood?”

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

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

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

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Miss Drummond,” I said, “it is a real pleasure to me that we meet again.”

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

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”

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

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

at the time that

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But the air of mystery enveloped her still, and to even the casual observer her face was interesting as that of a woman with some tragic history.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading DOROTHY DRUMMOND PREFERS SECRECY DOROTHY looked more worn and anxious than on that morning when I had walked with her in Westbourne Grove.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She started at the mention of her name, but made no comment, except to say, in her sweet, well-modulated voice:— “The pleasure is mutual, I assure you, Dr. Pickering.”