Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

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

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

any thing at all

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

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

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

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

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

the act of burning something

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

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

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

possessive form of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

without light

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

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 When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

totally submissive

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

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

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

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

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

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

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

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

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

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

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

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From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

consider or render as ideal

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

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

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

above and across; more than

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

a course of conduct

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

a very steep cliff

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

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

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

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

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

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

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

move stealthily

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

with speed

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

third-person singular of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

express in words

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

a special situation

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

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

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

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

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading She sees but an ashen curl of the path she has traversed to safety, if anything.

up to a particular time

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

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

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

in or at the place that

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS DARKLY SEEN HOW THE CRIMINAL'S JUDGE MAY BE LOVE'S CRIMINAL When we are losing balance on a precipice we do not think much of the thing we have clutched for support.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Our balance is restored and we have not fallen; that is the comfortable reflection: we stand as others do, and we will for the future be warned to avoid the dizzy stations which cry for resources beyond a common equilibrium, and where a slip precipitates us to ruin.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Knowing her lover was to come in the morning, Diana's thoughts dwelt wholly upon the way to tell him, as tenderly as possible without danger to herself, that her time for entertaining was over until she had finished her book; indefinitely, therefore.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading When, further, it is a woman planted in a burning blush, having to idealize her feminine weakness, that she may not rebuke herself for grovelling, the mean material acts by which she sustains a tottering position are speedily swallowed in the one pervading flame.