Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

the state of being absent

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

later than; following

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

(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 A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

in addition

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

well in the past; former

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

lower than previously

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

causing dejection

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

administer a drug to

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

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

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

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

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

go away from a place

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

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

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

a brief written record

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

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

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

considered individually

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

move upward

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

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

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

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

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

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

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

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

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Indeed she was so well aware of the nature of the affliction that overwhelmed the family that she was possessed by the most dismal forebodings as well as the deepest sympathy.

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

From this reading Mildred also was unable to rise, and Belle went to their respective employers and obtained a leave of absence for a day or two, on the ground of illness in the family.

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

From this reading Mrs. Wheaton now proved herself a discreet and very helpful friend, showing her interest by kindly deeds and not by embarrassing questions.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn had departed at an early hour, leaving a note wherein he stated that he might be absent some days seeking employment in a neighboring city.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY On the following morning Mrs. Jocelyn was ill and much depressed from the reaction of the drug that had been given without her knowledge, and after learning all that had transpired she sank into an almost hopeless apathy.