Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

the state of being absent

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

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

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

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

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

use to one's advantage

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

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 JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

the act of stigmatizing

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

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

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

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

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

being unjustly brought into disrepute

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

past form of “disown” — prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

divisible by two

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

at any time

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

a death resulting from an accident or a disaster

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

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From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

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From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

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

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

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

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

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

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

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From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

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

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

and nothing more

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

the local environment

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

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

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

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

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

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

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

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

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

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

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

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

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

hard to endure

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

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

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading JUST THIRTY MINUTES During the weeks spent by Robert Clinton in search of Fran's life- secret, a consciousness of absence and its cause was like a hot iron branding Gregory's brain.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever Gregory tried to anticipate results, he stood appalled; hour by hour his mind was ever darting forward into the future, trying to build it of related parts of probabilities.

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

From this reading What a mocking fatality, that it should have been Grace to send Robert on his terrible errand,--an errand which must result in ruin!

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He did not think of himself alone, but of his works of charity--they, too, would fall, in his disgrace, and Walnut Street church--even religion itself--would be discredited because of an exposure that could avail nothing.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gregory would be pitied when it became known how she had been deceived; Fran would be pitied because she was a disowned daughter; Grace would be pitied for trusting in the integrity of her employer,-- but Gregory, who of all men needed pity most, would be utterly despised.