Chapter V

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

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

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

react verbally

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

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

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

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From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

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

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

greatly desired

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Was it to be given her, or was she to be helped to earn it?

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

having made preparations

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

set up or found

From this reading “WHOSE LOST HAVE I FOUND?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Was it to be given her, or was she to be helped to earn it?

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

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

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “WHOSE LOST HAVE I FOUND?”

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Was it to be given her, or was she to be helped to earn it?

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

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

From this reading “WHOSE LOST HAVE I FOUND?”

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

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 The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

immediately past

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “WHOSE LOST HAVE I FOUND?”

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

not any; not one

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was it to be given her, or was she to be helped to earn it?

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

not in physical motion

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

express in words

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

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

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

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

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

precisely as stated

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

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

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

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

From this reading She was not so unreasonable as to expect the coveted pleasure to fall from the sky in answer to her prayers, however; and so she could not help feeling some curiosity about the means by which it was to come to her.

which person or people

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

belonging to which person

From this reading “WHOSE LOST HAVE I FOUND?”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The first plan seemed very unlikely, for she knew no one who had both the means and the will to do so much for her; and the second seemed, at first thought, more unlikely still, but she was fain to settle upon it at last, as being the more probable of the two.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Berty rose next morning with the firm belief that her wish was to be granted, though in what way she could not tell.