used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "SENSE OF DUTY."
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
for the reason that
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
church-membership
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From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A "SENSE OF DUTY."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
Erskine
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From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
hedgedadjectiveUS /hedʒd/
evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
and nothing more
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A "SENSE OF DUTY."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
and nothing more
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
SaratoganounUS /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/
a species of large fish found in Australian rivers
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A "SENSE OF DUTY."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
in the near future
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
push forcefully
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she could only have gotten away from the crowd of people and out of that meeting back to the quiet of her tent, she might have succeeded in arranging her wardrobe to her satisfaction; but she was completely hedged in from any way of escape, and the inconsiderate speakers constantly made allusions that thrust the arrow further into her brain; I am not sure that it could have been said to have reached her heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
which person or people
From this reading Ruth Erskine--who honestly thought herself on the high road to heaven because she had decided to offer herself for church-membership as soon as she returned from Saratoga--did not find the comfort and rest of heart that so heroic a resolution ought to have brought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was in vain that she endeavored to dismiss the subject and try to decide just what new costume the Saratoga trip would demand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is not so easy to get away from ones self as you might think, if you never had occasion to try it.
