Chapter III

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

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

anew

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

(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 Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

for the reason that

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

for a short time

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

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From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

without stop or interruption

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

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

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

a woman executor

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

in a gradual manner

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

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

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

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

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

a social unit living together

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

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

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

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

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

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

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

not one, and not any

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

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

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

by chance

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

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

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

hurting

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

express in words

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

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

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

up to a particular time

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading Though it never leaves my waking thoughts, to dwell upon it before others is agony to me.

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

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

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

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

at the time that

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

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

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Henceforth my tale will flow perhaps more easily, until I fall again into a grief almost as dark, and am struck by storms of passion which childhood’s stature does not reach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under my father’s will she was the sole executrix; but all the estates (including house and park) were left to my father’s nearest relative, as trustee for myself, with a large annuity to my mother charged upon them.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading When the shock of the household, and the wonder of the county, and the hopes of constables (raised by a thousand pounds’ reward) had subsided gradually, my mother continued to live in the old mansion, perhaps because none of her friends came forward to remove her.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Thus far, I have written in sore haste, to tell, as plainly and as briefly as possible, that which has darkened all my life.