Chapter XI

later than; following

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

anew

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

(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 After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

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

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

demanding attention

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

move deeply

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

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From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

divisible by two

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

set up or found

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

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 After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

the act of departing

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

not any; not one

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

and nothing more

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

lacking power

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

express in words

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.

only a very short time before

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

be seated

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

a special situation

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

the quality of having no practical use

From this reading She had promised her mother not to sit up, but as she undressed she almost smiled at the uselessness of going to bed, so impossible did it seem that sleep should come near her.

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

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Nadine enquired at Hugh's door again that night before she went to bed, and found that he was still asleep.

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

From this reading After her one outburst of crying, she had felt no further agitation, for something so big and so quiet had entered her heart that all poignancy of anxiety and suspense were powerless to disturb it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As has been said, it was scarcely even whether Hugh lived or died that mattered: the only thing that mattered was Hugh.

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

From this reading Had she been compelled to say whether she believed he would live or not, she would have given the negative.