from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
Christine's
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From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
Dennis
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From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
DENNIS'S
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From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
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 He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
being perceived or observed
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
worried and uneasy
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
try to get or reach
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
deliver by singing
From this reading He was rewarded, for he heard her sing as never before, as he did not believe she could sing.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading In the evening his restless, troubled spirit drove him, in spite of the rain, to seek to be at least nearer to her.
unintentionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
the act of using
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DENNIS'S LOVE PUT TO PRACTICAL USE The day following his unlucky criticism of the pictures was one of great despondency to Dennis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
people who are wounded
From this reading He had read in Christine's face that he had wounded her sorely; and, though she knew it to be unintentional, would it not prejudice her mind against him, and snap the slender thread by which he hoped to draw across the gulf between them the cord, and then the cable, that might in time unite their lives?
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading He felt sure that in the dusk and wrapped in his greatcoat he would not be noticed, but was mistaken, as we have seen.
