Chapter XXI · “For This Cause.”

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

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

in the past

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

for the reason that

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

without doubt or question

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

in a coherent manner

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

deem to be

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

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From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

a short coat

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

immediately past

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

possessive form of “missy” — a young female

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

a particular point in time

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

and nothing more

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

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

From this reading Already it seemed to have happened hours ago, instead of minutes.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

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

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

not in physical motion

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

up to a particular time

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

precisely as stated

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

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

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading The hat and jacket she had snatched up from the sofa were still upon her arm; she put them on now, because suddenly she had turned cold.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.

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

From this reading Another moment and she could not have said on which arm she had carried them, she had carried them so short a time.

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 Now there was nothing but wet grass between the gun-room window and the river-timber; and that way lay the Dandenong Ranges; therefore it was clearly Missy's way—until she stopped to think.

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

From this reading This was not until she had very nearly walked into the Yarra itself; it was only then that she came to know what she was doing, to consider what she must do next, and to recall coherently the circumstances of her last and final expulsion from the farmhouse of the Teesdales.