Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

anew

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

(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 Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

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

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

the two together, not just one

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

emotionally hardened

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

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From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

dearly loved

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading 'THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH FOR THE STAR.'

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From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

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From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH FOR THE STAR.'

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

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

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

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

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

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

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

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

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

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

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

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

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading 'THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH FOR THE STAR.'

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

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH FOR THE STAR.'

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

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

on one occasion

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

and nothing more

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

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

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

term of address for a man

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading 'THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH FOR THE STAR.'

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading The callous remarks of the frivolous old man stung him to the heart.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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

From this reading 'THE DESIRE OF THE MOTH FOR THE STAR.'

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

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From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

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

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

(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 So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

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

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

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

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

at the time that

From this reading Ignorant of the little scene that had passed in the Collingwoods' drawing-room, Trevor Chute felt only something very nearly amounting to transports of rage when he thought of all that had occurred overnight at Sir Carnaby's club.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

which person or people

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading So Clare as well as her father had blotted him out of their selfish world, and Desmond was the man who took his place!

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.

but in spite of that

From this reading Love, doubt, indignation, and jealousy tormented him by turns, or all together at once: love for Clare--the dear old love that had never died within him, and that, seeing her again and hearing her voice, had roused in all its former strength and tenderness; doubt whether she were worthy of it, and whether he had a place yet in her heart; indignation at the underbred indifference of her father to whatever he might think or feel, and jealousy of the influence of Desmond with them both.