Chapter XXXVII

anew

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

any thing at all

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading These guilty criminals with their interminable appeals!

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

an occurrence of something

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

without doubt or question

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

a state at a particular time

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

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

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading These guilty criminals with their interminable appeals!

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading These guilty criminals with their interminable appeals!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

not any; not one

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

and nothing more

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

be seated

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

a male human offspring

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These guilty criminals with their interminable appeals!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No Denver paper was interested to finance her return for anything she could do for them.

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

From this reading These guilty criminals with their interminable appeals!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But by that time, public interest in her and her son's fate was considerably reduced.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading In the meantime, however, Asa's condition had remained serious, and it was four entire months before it was possible for him to sit up again or for Mrs. Griffiths to dream of resuming her lecturing scheme.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

which person or people

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These guilty criminals with their interminable appeals!

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

From this reading And as for the public in the vicinity of the crime, it remembered Mrs. Griffiths and her son most clearly, and in so far as she was concerned, sympathetically--but only, on the other hand, to think of him as one who probably was guilty and in that case, being properly punished for his crime--that it would be as well if an appeal were not taken--or--if it were--that it be refused.