Chapter XXVII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

anew

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

(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 Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

state categorically

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

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

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

a small worthless amount

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

not any; not one

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

without restrictions or stipulations or further payments

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

above and across; more than

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

express in words

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

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

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

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

From this reading But she was determined upon this,--that if he showed resentment or anger, she would assert herself in Dorothy's defence, feeling as she did that it was too late to do other than submit to what fate had brought about, and all the more especially, since Dorothy had confessed to loving this man.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading Then, realizing that this was little short of murder, she shrank from such musings, shocked to find herself so wicked.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I could almost wish he had been killed outright the morning I made him tumble over the rocks," she said to herself, "or that he had fallen into the sea, never to be seen again."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

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

From this reading She wondered what Jack would say--as to the effect it would have upon his temper and actions.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mary felt that she must lose no time in making her husband as wise as herself with respect to Dorothy's real sentiments, and in having him understand that he could not bring any harm to the young Britisher without making his sister all the more unhappy.