Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

later than; following

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

the act of closing something

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

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

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

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From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

deeply religious

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

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

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

divisible by two

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

physically weak

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

arranged into groups

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

a small worthless amount

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

expressed without speech

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

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

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

return to an original state

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

for a short time

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

the season of growth

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

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

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading It was a mute but an inexpressibly sad testimony to the final closing of love's first dream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

in the direction of

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

From this reading Even that old bitterness, so virulent and overpowering toward Corway, had gone out from her heart completely, and as she pondered on his sudden disappearance, the thought that he may have come to a violent death caused tears to spring into her beautiful eyes.

vigorous and animated

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

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

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

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

From this reading One day, shortly after Constance had started on the road to recovery, and before she had been removed from "Rosemont" to her home, Virginia, Hazel and Sam were grouped on the piazza discussing in low tones the probable sentence of Rutley and Jack Shore.

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

From this reading Sam held the morning paper in his hand, which he casually perused.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Virginia was particularly happy and vivacious, and indeed, had she not reason in the reconciliation of John Thorpe and Constance; the rescue of Dorothy; the recovery by Constance of her reason, so threatening and dire in its flight, and the passing of that awful consuming fever that had seized upon the frail mind and body of Constance--was productive of such devout and fervent gladness that she felt at peace with the world.