Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

later than; following

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

in the past

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

(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 "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

give sanction to

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

increase twofold

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

a young female

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good, good," snapped Melanie.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

overgrown with ivy

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

immediately past

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

go away from a place

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

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

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

clean or organized

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

on one occasion

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading "Good, good," snapped Melanie.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

up to a particular time

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "I'm sorry, but it's a matter of great importance," urged the girl.

the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

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

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

at the time that

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

in the company of; together with

From this reading BY SPECIAL ORDER It was not until after vespers that Alice was able to leave Notre-Dame and start for the Villa Montmorency--in fact, it was nearly five when, with mingled feelings of confidence and shrinking, she opened the iron gate in the ivy-covered wall of Coquenil's house and advanced down the neat walk between the double hedges to the solid gray mass of the villa, at once dignified and cheerful.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "M. Paul is resting," she grumbled; "he worked all last night and he's worked this whole blessed day until half an hour ago."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Melanie came to the door and showed, by a jealous glance, that she did not approve of her master receiving visits from young and good-looking females.