Chapter XVII

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

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From this reading Her nerves were aquiver, her brain on fire.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Her nerves were aquiver, her brain on fire.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

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

From this reading She could not keep still.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

to come or go into

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Her nerves were aquiver, her brain on fire.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

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From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She could not keep still.

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From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Her nerves were aquiver, her brain on fire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

plural of “silhouette” — an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

close violently

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

not in physical motion

From this reading She could not keep still.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

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

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading Not until the car had turned the corner did she relax her vigilant attitude, then, turning, she paced up and down the floor.

look attentively

From this reading How had Austin’s antique watch come into her husband’s possession?

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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

From this reading Her nerves were aquiver, her brain on fire.

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

From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.

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From this reading THE DANCING SILHOUETTES ON hearing the slam of the front door behind her uncle and Frank Latimer, Judith went to the windowed alcove of the library overlooking the street on which their house faced and, concealed from the view of passers-by, she watched John Hale and his companion enter the former’s touring car and drive off.