Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

(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 But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Lucia asked the question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading Ought he not to be with them now?"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

a female human offspring

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

divisible by two

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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

From this reading Ought he not to be with them now?"

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

provoking horror

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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 It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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From this reading Lucia asked the question.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

not any; not one

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ought he not to be with them now?"

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

From this reading Ought he not to be with them now?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Ought he not to be with them now?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

established beyond doubt

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Lucia asked the question.

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

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

cut with a saw

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

not in physical motion

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

comparative of “swift” — moving very fast

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

express in words

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ought he not to be with them now?"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

incapable of being questioned

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

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

From this reading It was long before the one single fact of Christian's innocence--proved, unquestionable innocence--had become sufficiently real and familiar for the mother and daughter to hear or to tell how the truth had come to light, and the justice of Heaven been swifter and surer than that of man.

accept gladly

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

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

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But at length all that Mrs. Costello knew was told; and in the deep joy and thankfulness with which they saw that horrible stain of murder wiped out, they were ready to forget even more completely than before, all the disgrace which still clung to the miserable prisoner, and to welcome him on his release with no forced kindness.