Chapter XXIX · “She Is Dying!”

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

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

later than; following

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

(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 Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

cause to be bored

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

travel across or pass over

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

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From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

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

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

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

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

and nothing more

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

the literary culture

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

mail sent by a sender at one time

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

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

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

having a hole cut through

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

a note appended to a letter after the signature

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

established irrevocably

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

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

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

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

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

moving very fast

From this reading Then, with a swift, skillful hand, she copied this sketch on a smaller scale on the head of a large letter-sheet.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

with tears; in a tearful manner

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

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

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

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

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Then, taking three letters from envelopes, which all bore the pierced hearts as a seal, of which we have spoken several times, she read them over and over, and taking one, copied a portion of it beneath the sketch which she had just completed.

very small

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

up to a particular time

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

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

From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

cover with wax

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Hattie wept over this letter, and, after she had sealed it, took up the mountain sketch we have alluded to, and looked at it long and tearfully.

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

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.

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From this reading Hattie was engaged that night, until a late hour, over her writing-desk.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading A letter which she had already written, enveloped, sealed, and stamped ready for mailing, was opened, a long postscript added, and then it was sealed with wax, and from a tiny seal in ivory an impression was made--an anchor and a cross, signifying Hope and Faith.