Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

later than; following

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

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

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

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

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

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

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

darkened by smoke

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

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From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

thrown away

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

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From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

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

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

destroyed or killed

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

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

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

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

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

possessive form of “jordan” — a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

and nothing more

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

absolutely essential

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

curved or curving in and out

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

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

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

carry out

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

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

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

in the direction of

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading This, as she recognized, must be done eventually; but she was not sure that her legitimate lover would be in a mood to understand or appreciate her course of action when fresh from a meeting with the one she had discarded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jordan had laid very little restraint upon her, but he was, after all, human and had a temper.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

at the time that

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

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

From this reading JORDAN'S SCHEME Carnforth had been gone some twenty minutes when Eleanor stood among the orchard grass, from which the ranks of blackened fir-stumps rose outside the ranch.

a Caucasian

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

showing curiosity

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

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

From this reading Jordan, whom she had not expected to see just then, was walking along it with Forster, and, since it was evident that he must have met Carnforth, she was wondering, with a somewhat natural shrinking from doing so, how far it would be necessary to take him into her confidence.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading She had recovered her composure, and was looking toward the dusty road which wound, a sinuous white ribbon, between the somber firs.