Chapter V

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

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

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

have

From this reading 'I can't bear it, oh, I can't!'

for the reason that

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

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From this reading 'I can't bear it, oh, I can't!'

a young person of either sex

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

divisible by two

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

a young female

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading 'I can't bear it, oh, I can't!'

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'I can't bear it, oh, I can't!'

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

take in marriage

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading 'I can't bear it, oh, I can't!'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

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From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

in the recent past

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

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

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These girls had lived; they had grown pale and faded, or hard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

precisely as stated

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading People felt very sorry for them: they were spoken of as 'poor Milly,' or 'Sadie Smith, poor child'; but they had lived.

at the time that

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

which person or people

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

belonging to which person

From this reading Other girls she had known or heard about--in her own town--had gone on living: little Sadie Smith whose lover had been killed three days before her wedding, and even Milly Petersen, who had been engaged for five years when the man asked to be released because he wanted to marry the girl who had recently moved to Milly's street.

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

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.

a late time of life

From this reading But even as she moaned she knew that she would bear it, that she would go on living for years and years and years.