Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

later than; following

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

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

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

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

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

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

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

for more time

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

kept in good condition

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

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

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

not any; not one

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

a small smooth rounded rock

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

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

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

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

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

in or at the place that

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

an increase in width

From this reading Rebekah smiled at the strange exaggerations which had spread around, like widening circles on a lake into which a pebble has been thrown.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading As Lottie was reinstated in her place, and Cora was convalescent, the services of Mrs. Holdich were no longer required; the steward’s wife—after changing her infected garments—returned to her home, where she was besieged by curious inquirers.

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

From this reading There was much excitement in Wildwaste relative to the occurrences of that night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Various rumours spread, with more or less of truth in them, concerning Gaspar Gritton, and the strange way in which he had been discovered lying in a lifeless state in a mysterious vault full of treasure.

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

From this reading It was true, she said, that Lottie had performed an important service, had been the means of preserving her master’s life, for which she would be liberally rewarded; but as regarded the vault and its mysterious contents, Rebekah maintained a placid silence.