Chapter XIII · The Peace of the Soul

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

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

(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 It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

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

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

terminate

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

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

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

emanating from God

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

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

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

the head of a state government

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

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

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

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

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

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

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

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

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

for more time

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

a particular point in time

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

not any; not one

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

on one occasion

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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From this reading It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

that is looked for

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

lacking natural ease

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

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

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading It is the peace of the soul that ‘passeth all understanding.’”

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

precisely as stated

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

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

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

belonging to which person

From this reading As these two people (whose souls had sought each other through two other lives and failed utterly to find the other, from the simple fact that their material environments were such that their very souls had no power to break through the terrible prison house in which they seemed to be encased, and fly to the arms of its counterpart) stood in the dark doorway, Helen Hinckley told the Governor all that had happened between herself and Marriet Motuble.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At that moment the Governor dropped her hands; extinguished the light in the room, opened the door a little wider, and strained his ear to catch the unusual sound that came in from the street below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Helen Hinckley knew at once the meaning of the sound, and said: “I must not delay longer telling you the object of my call.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Helen Hinckley raised her beautiful face, shining with a light divine, and said: “It is the fulfillment, your Honor.