Chapter XXV

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

possessing life

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

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

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

for the reason that

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

dearly loved

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

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

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

realize beforehand

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

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

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading He triumphed.

sincerely earnest

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

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

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

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

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

not any; not one

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

held or filled or in use

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

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

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

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

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading He triumphed.

discouraging intimacies; reserved

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

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

From this reading Through strange accidents, that resource had failed him; he was alive, and his secret was in the hands of his enemies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is strange, that although perpetually deceived and led astray by our imagination, we always fancy that we can foresee, and in some sort command, the consequences of our actions.

during the time that

From this reading While these thoughts, founded on a natural piety, pure and gentle as herself, occupied Elizabeth, Falkner indulged in far other speculations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.

but in spite of that

From this reading Falkner, while he deplored his beloved victim with the most heartfelt grief, yet at no time experienced a qualm of fear, because he believed that he held the means of escape in his own hands, and could always shelter himself from the obloquy that he now incurred, in an unapproachable tomb.