Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

later than; following

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

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

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

divisible by two

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

put in effect

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

death of a person

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

third-person singular of “impose” — compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

take in marriage

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

not one, and not any

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

on one occasion

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

and nothing more

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

recurring again and again

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Marynia had such peace "as God gave," but really deep.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She repeated to herself that it was a happiness different, it is true, from what she had imagined, but none the less real.

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

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

which person or people

From this reading Marynia, who looked frequently into this little book, had read more than once those lines before that; but real meaning they had taken on for her only of late, in that spiritual process through which she had passed after her return from Italy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It ended in this way, that she was not only reconciled with fate, but at present she did not admit even the thought that she was unhappy.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

a late time of life

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."

changed to a yellowish color by age

From this reading A great aid to finding it was that voice from beyond the grave,--the little book, yellowed by years, in which she read "that a woman should not marry to be happy, but to fulfil the duties which God imposes on her then."