Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

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

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

an occurrence of something

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

close interaction

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

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From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

with desperation

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

an opposing military force

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

obtain through intimidation

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

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

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

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

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

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

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

incapable of being retracted or revoked

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

for more time

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

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From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

absolutely essential

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

not any; not one

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

and nothing more

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

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

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

not in physical motion

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

express in words

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

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

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

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

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Costello said nothing to Lucia on their way home about Bailey.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She sat in her corner of the carriage, leaning back and thinking despairingly what to do.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her spirits had so far given way with her failing health that she no longer felt the courage necessary to face annoyance.

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

From this reading And it was plainly to be feared that in case this man discovered her, he would have no scruples, being so needy and degraded, about using every means in his power to extort money from her.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Undoubtedly he had such means--he had but to tell her story, as he _could_ tell it, and not only her own life, but Lucia's, would be made wretched; the separation from Maurice, which she was beginning to hope might be only temporary, would become irrevocable--and, what seemed to her still more terrible, there would be perpetual demands from her enemy, and the misery of perpetual contact with him.