Chapter II

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

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

later than; following

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

(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 No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

brought together in one place

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

deem to be

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Oh, a deep heart-wound is never healed.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

at any time

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

accept an excuse for

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "Your sorrow must still be fresh," remarked Schlome.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "Oh, a deep heart-wound is never healed.

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From this reading "Oh, a deep heart-wound is never healed.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Your sorrow must still be fresh," remarked Schlome.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Oh, a deep heart-wound is never healed.

not any; not one

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

come into possession of

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, a deep heart-wound is never healed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

above and across; more than

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

covered with water

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

through chance

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

arousing affect

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

compacted by ironing

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Your sorrow must still be fresh," remarked Schlome.

recurring again and again

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

cool and formal in manner

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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From this reading "Your sorrow must still be fresh," remarked Schlome.

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From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

in a soothing manner

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

not in physical motion

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

in a violent manner

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

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

From this reading "A father!" repeated Gabriel, with an expression of the most poignant despair, and as though he would force back the overflowing tide of his feelings, he pressed his hands violently against his breast; and then after a short pause recovered himself, wiped the sweat, that had collected in heavy drops, from his forehead and said with a visible effort, "Excuse me, my friends, but you know, profound sorrow cannot be restrained."

an affirmative

From this reading No--yes.--Is it not true, fathers are all tender, more tender than mothers?-- "Neither husband or wife had ever known a mother and kept silence."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do not let the recollection obtain such mastery over you," implored Schoendel soothingly, "consider: Perchance you have still a tender father."-- "A tender father?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your sorrow must still be fresh," remarked Schlome.