Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

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

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

a person who is in charge

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

command with authority

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

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

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

third-person singular of “gratify” — make happy or satisfied

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

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

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

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

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

many times at short intervals

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

and nothing more

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

above and across; more than

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

in a sporadic manner

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

win approval or support for

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

the property of making no sound

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

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

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

creating thread

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

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

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

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

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

up to a particular time

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

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

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

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

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

at the time that

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading However, she joyfully produced the scroll from the depths of the casket where she kept her chief treasures, and her spindle often paused in its dance as she watched her husband over it, with his elbows on the table and his hands in his hair, from whence he only removed them now and then to set down a letter or two by way of experiment.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

which person or people

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading I trow thou wilt not rest till thou art convinced it is but some lying horoscope or Popish charm."

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Richard Talbot, having made his protest, waited two days, but when next he had any leisure moments before him, on a Sunday evening, he said to his wife, "Sue, what hast thou done with that scroll of Cissy's?

women as distinguished from men

From this reading THE KEY OF THE CIPHER Where is the man who does not persuade himself that when he gratifies his own curiosity he does so for the sake of his womankind?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Susan had in truth been resting in perfect quietness, being extremely busy over her spinning, so as to be ready for the weaver who came round periodically to direct the more artistic portions of domestic work.