Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

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

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

exert pressure on someone through threats

From this reading BLACKMAIL.

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From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

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From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

on a floor below

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

made afraid

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

immediately past

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

an insane person

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

done under pressure

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

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

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

a just detectable amount

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

precisely as stated

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

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

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

at the time that

From this reading But before her mother could reach the room, Chris had entirely recovered her self-command under the influence of a strong feeling of relief, and when Mr. Marrable went downstairs to await John Bradfield’s return, she was brighter and less listless than she had been since her illness.

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

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He rushed to the door of the room, and summoned Mrs. Abercarne with frantic cries.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading In the first place, the hope, weak as it was, which Lilith’s words had woke in her, was enough to live upon for a day or two at least; and in the second place, the fact she had learnt from Alfred Marrable had relieved her from the last trace of suspicion that she had given her love to a maniac.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Poor Mr. Marrable was very much frightened by the effect of his words upon Chris.