Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

(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 TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

a squeaking sound

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He crept softly to her door and listened.

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

From this reading He crept softly to her door and listened.

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

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

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He crept softly to her door and listened.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

with fondness; with love

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

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From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

used to form the superlative

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

not any; not one

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

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

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

go across or through

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

rise rapidly

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

with low volume

From this reading He crept softly to her door and listened.

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From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

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

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

directed up

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

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From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading TREES THAT, LIKE THE POPLAR, LIFT UPWARD ALL THEIR BOUGHS, GIVE NO SHADE AND NO SHELTER, WHATEVER THEIR HEIGHT.

at the time that

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading TREES THE MOST LOVINGLY SHELTER AND SHADE US, WHEN, LIKE THE WILLOW, THE HIGHER SOAR THEIR SUMMITS, THE LOWLIER DROOP THEIR BOUGHS.

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 Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But now she had stolen into her own room, which communicated with his sitting- room--a small lobby alone intervening--and there she remained so long that he grew uneasy.

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

From this reading Usually when Sophy left Waife in the morning, she would wander out into the grounds, and he could see her pass before his window; or she would look into the library, which was almost exclusively given up to the Morleys, and he could hear her tread on the old creaking stairs.