Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

later than; following

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

(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 Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

any thing at all

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

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From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

at any time

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

a young female

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

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From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

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

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

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From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

worth remembering

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

a collection of live animals for study or display

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

make reference to

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

and nothing more

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

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

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

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

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

two times

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

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

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

at the time that

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

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

From this reading Once in the presence of her mother, and two days after Lamont’s visit, which she did not mention, when he had taken her to see the menagerie in Central Park.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A whole week had passed, and though they lived under the same roof, he had only seen Sue twice.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Ever since that memorable tea at Enoch’s, when he had covered Sue’s hand with his own in the twilight, and sat there under the spell of her voice, Joe had been working like a beaver.

but in spite of that

From this reading Those few moments in the twilight at Enoch’s had made them friends--good friends--a brotherly sort of friendship, which Joe was too frank and honest, and too timid to develop into anything like Mr. Lamont’s European love-making, and which Sue was the happier for, since she had not yet quite recovered from that tragic afternoon that had left her dazed, and in a state of remorse that took all her courage to conceal from her mother.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There is nothing that wins the heart of a pure young girl more than implicit confidence.