Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

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From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

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

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

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

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

the first light of day

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

opinion or judgment

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

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

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

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From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

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From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

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

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

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

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

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

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

and nothing more

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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 Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

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

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

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

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

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

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

cut with a saw

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

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

From this reading For several months she lay in her own little room at Howglen.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

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

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading Mrs Forbes was dreadfully anxious about her, often fearing much that her son's heroism had only prolonged the process--that she was dying notwithstanding from the effects of that awful night.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading At length on a morning in February, the first wave of the feebly returning flow of the life-tide visited her heart, and she opened her eyes, seekingly.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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 Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have said that Mrs Forbes brought Annie home with her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.

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From this reading Through her little window, at which in summer she knew that the honeysuckle leaned in as if peeping and hearkening, she saw the country wrapt in a winding-sheet of snow, through which patches of bright green had begun to dawn, just as her life had begun to show its returning bloom above the wan waves of death.--Sickness is just a fight between life and death.--A thrill of gladness, too pleasant to be borne without tears, made her close her eyes.