Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

anew

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

make calm or still

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE HUMBLE COMPANION.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

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From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading THE HUMBLE COMPANION.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

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

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

accept an excuse for

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

with speed

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

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

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

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

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was it possible that she could refuse to see their force?

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

From this reading THE HUMBLE COMPANION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Rapidly as Maurice travelled from Edinburgh to London, the distance seemed interminable to his impetuous spirit.

up to a particular time

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

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

From this reading Multitudes of arguments were driven through his mind in long array, and he was impatient to prove their power in persuading Madeleine to return.

which person or people

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.

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

From this reading If calm reasoning, if entreaties and prayers failed to move her, he would test the potency of a threat,--she should learn that he had vowed never to return to his paternal home, never to forgive those who had driven her forth by their cruelty, until _she_ had proclaimed their pardon by again taking up her abode at the Chateau de Gramont.