Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

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From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

(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 WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

any thing at all

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

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

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

in a brisk manner

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

third-person singular of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

the act of digging

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

the state of containing nothing

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

at any time

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

made afraid

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

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

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

the act of departing

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

a farewell remark

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

death of a person

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

for this reason

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

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

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

immediately past

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

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

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

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

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

a particular point in time

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

not any; not one

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

and nothing more

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

express in words

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

fastened with stitches

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

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

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

not in physical motion

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

from that time on

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

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

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

a special situation

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

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From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

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

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No, stay! there was another thing to bring a little respite--the girl's initials must be sewn upon her clothing.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

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

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

at the time that

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

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

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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From this reading But the days sped; one afternoon there was a final sweeping up of the scraps in the temporary work-room, Bell searched her mind in vain to think of anything further wanted, and, though there was still a week to go, became appalled to find that the only thing of any moment to be done 'twixt now and Friday fortnight was to say good-bye.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.

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

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Ailie, knowing it, watched her anxiously, and kept the sewing briskly going as if they wrought for a living in a factory, frightened to think of her sister's desperate state when that last button, that the armies talk about, was in its place.

a late time of life

From this reading Had she stopped her needle and shears a moment and let her mind contemplate all the emptiness of a fortnight hence, and the months and years thereafter, she would have broken down.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading WORKING thus, furiously, at the task of love, which, in all it does for the youth it cherishes, must ever be digging a grave for its own delight, Bell could forget, for periods, that the days of Bud's presence in their midst were numbered.