Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

later than; following

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

(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 It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

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

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

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

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

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

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

for the reason that

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

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

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

and nothing more

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

immediately past

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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 It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

engage in

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE ROOF.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

go across or through

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

by chance

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

not active or activated

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

deteriorate in health

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

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From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

move upward

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading OVER THE ROOF.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

in the near future

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

the complete duration of something

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

not in physical motion

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

express in words

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading OVER THE ROOF.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

in the direction of

From this reading But there are other reasons which are pressing Richard toward flight, and goading him (as he feels) to madness if he remain quiescent.

hard to endure

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

at the time that

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

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

From this reading Impatience becomes more incontrollable as the limit of suffering is neared; and just as, after a tedious and dangerous illness, the convalescent will rise too soon, and risk a relapse in his feverish desire to be well, so a prisoner will often make some wild endeavors to escape, when, if he did but wait a little--a span of time compared with that in which he has lain captive--his jealous doors would open of themselves to let him pass in safety.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.

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From this reading Richard Yorke is still at Lingmoor; and though but a twelvemonth intervenes between him and freedom--or perhaps partly because of it--prison life is growing insupportable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is the last year of "a long term," as all "old hands" will tell you, which is the most trying.