Chapter XXIV · Unsuspicious Travelers

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

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

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From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

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

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

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

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

the act of departing

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

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

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

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From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

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From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

bringing death

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

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

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

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

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

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

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

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

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

for more time

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

a woman of refinement

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

easily agitated

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

on the contrary

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

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

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

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

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then a driving storm set in, which detained them three days longer.

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

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward evening of the third day, however, the clouds dispersed, and Dora begged her aunt not to delay their departure any longer.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

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

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

in or at the place that

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

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

From this reading Madame Alroyd and Dora had intended departing from the place where they had suffered so much, the day following the one on which Mr. Ellerton had visited them and obtained our heroine’s signature to that fatal document.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But their plans were defeated; for on the morning set for their departure, madam awoke with one of her raging nervous headaches, caused by the excitement of the day previous, and from which she did not recover for several days.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Madam thought it rather late in the day to begin a long journey, but finally yielded to her niece’s persuasions, and ordered their carriage to be got in readiness.