Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

plural of “absence” — the state of being absent

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

(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 All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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

From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

deem to be

From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

yet to be or coming

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

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From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

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

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

not in action or at work

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

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

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

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From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

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From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

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

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

a state of social isolation

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading All that Constance heard from others of Godolphin’s life since they parted, increased her long-nursed interest in his fate.

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

From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

in the direction of

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

not lessened or diminished

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

producing little or no profit or gain

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading CONSTANCE’S UNDIMINISHED LOVE FOR GODOLPHIN.--HER REMORSE AND HER HOPE.--THE CAPITOL.--THE DIFFERENT THOUGHTS OF GODOLPHIN AND CONSTANCE AT THE VIEW.--THE TENDER EXPRESSIONS OF CONSTANCE.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading And of this objectless and unsatisfactory life she was led to consider herself the cause.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

at the time that

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

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

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His desultory habits, his long absences from cities, which were understood to be passed in utter and obscure solitude (for the partner of the solitude and its exact spot were not known), she coupled with the quiet melancholy in his aspect, with his half-reproachful glances toward herself, and with the emotions which he had given vent to in their conversation.

the words that are spoken

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading With a bitter pang she recalled his early words, when he said, “My future is in your hands;” and she contrasted his vivid energies--his cultivated mind--his high talents--with the life which had rendered them all so idle to others and unprofitable to himself.