Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

possessive form of “aaron” — United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

Having no one else present.

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

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From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

move deeply

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

a young female

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

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

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

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

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

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

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

bringing on suddenly or abruptly

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading RUTH'S SECRET.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading RUTH'S SECRET.

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

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

not in physical motion

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

up to a particular time

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts spoke so heartily and confidently that Aaron's anxiety was relieved, and the counsel that Rachel should be told nothing that was likely to disturb her was something like a reprieve, as it prevented him from precipitating matters.

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

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

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

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

at the time that

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

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

From this reading With Ruth's letter in her pocket, which had been delivered almost clandestinely at the house, and which she was enjoined to read when she was alone, she was compelled to bridle her impatience.

which person or people

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

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

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few days were still left for reflection, and he went forth to his public duties with a lighter heart.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Esther, meanwhile, was busy for some time attending to Rachel, who wished the young girl to remain with her till she was asleep.