Chapter XX

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

without doubt or question

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

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From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

start firing a weapon

From this reading PROGRESS OF THE FIRE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

not accessible to view

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

something that is lost

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROGRESS OF THE FIRE.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading PROGRESS OF THE FIRE.

return to an original state

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

required or under orders

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading PROGRESS OF THE FIRE.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

communicated in words

From this reading No sooner had Mrs. Stanburne opened the curtains and drawn up the blind, than she uttered a cry of alarm.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

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

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fire having originated in the garret, the carpentry of the roof had been attacked early, and now a portion of it had given way.

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

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

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

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mrs. Stanburne's tender sympathy for her son's grief at the supposed loss of Edith, and participation in his gladness at the recovery of his treasure, had for a time restrained the expression of her anxiety about the fire at the Hall; but now that her son had seen little Edith, Mrs. Stanburne went to the window of the bedroom and looked out.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The Hall was not visible from the lower rooms of the cottage, being hidden by the thick shrubbery which bounded the little lawn; but it was clearly visible from the upper windows, which looked in that direction.