Chapter XVII · On the River

anew

From this reading But then, again, was this course right?

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

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

a youthful male person

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

in a conclusive way

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

deem to be

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

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From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

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

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

a single distinct event

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

a form of address for a man

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But then, again, was this course right?

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

except for; apart from

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

express in words

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

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

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

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From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

believed likely

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

express in words

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then, again, was this course right?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading But then, again, was this course right?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.

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

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

precisely as stated

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

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

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

at the time that

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

which person or people

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Victoria remembered that Sophy had been very confident when the incident occurred that she had not been dreaming, and the torn vines and the open door proved conclusively that some one had climbed in at the window.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading VICTORIA concluded that if she wished to save Dave Carney, her best course was to say nothing to Mr. Madison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Victoria in her own mind was almost if not entirely convinced that it was Carney, but there was nothing to cause any one else to suspect him,—with the exception of her aunt, who suspected him on principle,—and if Victoria remained silent, she hoped that the boy would escape.

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

From this reading He would not be influenced by any feeling of pity for Dave, she feared, and if he knew that Sophy had imagined that the boy passed through the room, he would consider it his duty to tell the detective of the fact.