Chapter XI

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

without stop or interruption

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a squeaking sound

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

to say again or imitate

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

the organ of sight

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

start firing a weapon

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

in a free manner

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

a young female

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

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

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

and nothing more

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

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

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

engage in

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

come together

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

worth remembering

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

a particular point in time

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

not any; not one

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

and nothing more

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

expressing offensive reproach

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

by chance

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

compacted by ironing

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

one of four equal parts

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

on the contrary

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

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

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

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

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

in a vague way

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

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

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Self-indulgence--choosing her own pleasure rather than her duty--what she liked instead of what was right.

at the time that

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

in or at the place that

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

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

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

during the time that

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

which person or people

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I am of Mr. Incledon’s opinion--or rather of the doubt fast ripening into an opinion in his mind--that he had made a mistake, and that possibly if he had taken Rose herself “with the tear in her eye,” and pressed his suit at first hand, he might have succeeded better; but such might-be’s are always doubtful to affirm and impossible to prove.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Rose was far too much confused to make out how it was that these reproaches seemed to her instinct so inappropriate to the question; she only felt it vaguely, and cried a little at the thought of the selfishness attributed to her; for there is no opprobrious word that cuts so deeply into the breast of a romantic, innocent girl.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She sat down for a while in her cold room, where the draughts were playing freely about, and where there was no fire--to think; but as for thinking, that was an impossible operation in face of the continued gleams of fancy which kept showing now one scene to her, now another; and of the ringing echo of her mother’s words which kept sounding through and through the stillness.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.

but in spite of that

From this reading When Rose went up the creaking stairs to bed on that memorable night her feelings were like those of some one who has just been overtaken by one of the great catastrophes of nature--a hurricane or an earthquake--and who, though escaped for the moment, hears the tempest gathering in another quarter, and knows that this is but the first flash of its wrath, and that he has yet worse encounters to meet.