Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

(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 The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

Having no one else present.

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

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

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

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

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

delicately beautiful

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

divisible by two

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

a social unit living together

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

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From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

hear with intention

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

come together

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

not any; not one

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

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

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

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From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

new

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

pay back

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

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

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

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

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

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

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

precisely as stated

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Aunt Euphemia is too timid and Pamela is much the same; as Josiah happens to agree perfectly with Oliver, Pamela could never be induced to see how cruel it is to repay our debt in this way.

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

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

at the time that

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

a Caucasian

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The windows were all open, and the soft night air blew the dainty curls off her white forehead and disclosed the fact of her very recent tears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Never, in all her short, happy life, had Betty been so moved as now, for the twin passions of gratitude and loyalty were at war within her, and she realized, with a feeling akin to dismay, that she must meet the responsibility alone, that those of her household were all arrayed against her.

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From this reading FRIEND OR FOE Betty Wolcott sat alone in her own room, thinking intently.

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

From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.

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From this reading "If my father were but at home," said Betty to herself, "he would know and understand, but Oliver will not listen, no, not even when I implored him to keep Captain Yorke close prisoner here for two days by which time my father is sure to arrive.