Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

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

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

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

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

changeable

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

without stop or interruption

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

dearly loved

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

possessive form of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

set up or found

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

the act of departing

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

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

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

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

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

a town on the Hudson River in New York

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

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

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

by chance

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

not used up

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

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

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

go sour or spoil

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

lacking kindness

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading For into Mary's vexed heart something new seemed to have come, something strange to her nature, a novel meekness, a sweetness that did not sour, so that their harmony continued unbroken to the end.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

at the time that

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

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

From this reading Not one trace of the petty jealous feeling which had caused so much trouble in the past remained; she was heartily ashamed of it now, and was filled with remorse when she recalled her former unkind and capricious behaviour.

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

From this reading Nearly the whole of Fan's remaining time before going to Kingston was passed at Dawson Place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And, oddly enough, or not oddly perhaps, since she was not “logical,” she seemed now greatly to sympathise with Fan's growing anxiety about the lost Constance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Her happiness was perfect, like the sunshine she had found resting on that dear spot on her return to it, pure, without stain of cloud.