Chapter XXII

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

(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 It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

terminate

From this reading “Robbie, will you go?--will you go, and break my heart?”

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

mark as different

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

physically weak

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Robbie, will you go?--will you go, and break my heart?”

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

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

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Robbie, will you go?--will you go, and break my heart?”

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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 Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

engage in

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Robbie, will you go?--will you go, and break my heart?”

not any; not one

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

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From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

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

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

only a very short time before

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading She seized his hand in her frail ones, which could scarcely hold it.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

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

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

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

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

in a weary manner

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

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

From this reading Mrs Ogilvy went wearily up-stairs after the suspense and alarm of this long, long day.

at the time that

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

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

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

which person or people

From this reading When she reached the head of the stairs she met Robbie, who told her, not looking at her, that he had bidden Janet prepare the supper earlier than usual, “for we’ll have to make a start to-night,” he said.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was all that she could do to drag one foot after another, to keep upright; her brain was in a confusion of misery, out of which she now could distinguish no distinct sentiment--terror and grief and suspense, and the vague wild apprehension of some unintelligible catastrophe, all mingling together.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Robbie, will you go?--will you go, and break my heart?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Robbie, will you go?--will you go, and break my heart?”