Chapter XXVII

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading What did he know wherewith to accuse him?

later than; following

From this reading After all, what could he say to the young man?

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading After all, what could he say to the young man?

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading What did he know wherewith to accuse him?

put on clothes

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

apart from; not including

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

having made preparations

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

be the source of pain

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What did he know wherewith to accuse him?

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

not any; not one

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

mutual accusations

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

cut with a saw

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

express in words

From this reading After all, what could he say to the young man?

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But calmer thoughts stepped in and forbade this indulgence of his spleen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

in a weary manner

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After all, what could he say to the young man?

at the time that

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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From this reading What did he know wherewith to accuse him?

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

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

From this reading Colonel Carlyle would fain have lingered in Bonnibel's apartment and asked for some explanation of her fainting spell, which he was convinced was the result of her meeting with the artist, although her simple assertion of striking her head against the _jardiniere_ had deceived all others except himself, as it might have deceived him but for the warning of the masked sibyl.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.

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

From this reading But it was quite true that she had hurt her head, and when the faithful Lucy parted the thick locks and began to dress the slight wound, her young mistress turned so ghastly pale and closed her eyes so wearily that the jealous old man saw that it was no fitting time for recrimination, and went away to attend to his guests, half-resolved to have it out with the artist himself.